I'm Not Making this Up
Apr 26, 2020 14:04:14 #
Most remotes have a thin rubber-like membra or warp just enough that normal pressure doesn't make contactne between the buttons and the circuit board (likely to keep the keys from damaging the board). Sometimes over longer usage the circuit board can bend or warp just enough that normal pressure isn't enough to create contact--usually happens with one or two keys. I nave fixed a couple such incidences by inserting paper or thin cardboard behind the circuit board to keep it closer to the keypad.
Apr 26, 2020 14:21:58 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
Manglesphoto wrote:
The remote for my Satellite TV works in any position and sometimes when it is aimed at the recliner, which is not reflective.
In the IR band it probably is a good reflector - it’s surprising how many things are.
Apr 26, 2020 15:58:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't w... (show quote)
Maybe the sensor window on your Tivo is a bit dirty. So when the reflected signal hits it, it hits at slightly different angle and it works.
Apr 26, 2020 16:04:01 #
Apr 26, 2020 20:37:43 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't w... (show quote)
Maybe it's an Australian device.
Apr 27, 2020 06:21:27 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
jerryc41 wrote:
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't w... (show quote)
What in the world will you do if you have to send away for a new remote? Will you actually have to get up, and turn the power on yourself? OH, the agony!!! 🤣
Apr 29, 2020 17:46:36 #
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Apr 29, 2020 21:26:42 #
RAR_man wrote:
sounds like a cracked solder joint.
I thought maybe the batteries were shifting slightly.
Apr 29, 2020 21:28:21 #
i've seen same before. Not on Tivo, though. BTW, soldering is a specialty of mine. Have written much on the subject.
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