Well, how to get out of trouble if replacing the battery didn’t work? Don’t worry, we won’t leave you in this mess, there are other options to try. Starting from this:
Get the remote control, a pencil, pliers and a pencil sharpener.
Sharpen your pencil carefully. And cut a part of it, trying to cut out the same length as a stack.
Sharpen it with a utility knife to have a very sharp tip.
Then take the old battery and, using pliers, remove the upper part of the positive side so that you can insert it into the “fake” battery and make it easier to insert. It’s a small, concave piece of metal.
Then, gently insert the new battery, placing this small piece on the positive side. Place the battery next to it and check if the remote control works.
Normally, since this trick has already been proven, it should work. But be careful, this is only a temporary trick. Sure, you’ll save your batteries for a few days, but it’s better to fix the problem permanently as soon as you have the chance.
Another trick to repair the remote control
Don’t like waste? Before you consider throwing away the remote control or incurring the expense of purchasing a new model, try repairing the old one first with the following method.
Open the remote control. To do this, pry the housing shell sideways with a thin knife or loosen the small screws in the battery compartment.
Then check inside the remote and electronics for dust or debris. The conductive rubber contacts or mat can get dirty easily. If so, a little cleaning is in order!
Prepare a mixture of water and spirit vinegar.
Moisten a clean cloth (preferably soft microfibre) with a small amount of this liquid.
Warning: never pour vinegar or water directly on the contacts or the rubber part!
Now dab this area, applying light pressure to the contact points and electronics.
Finally, leave the remote uncovered to dry properly before reassembling it.
Logically, once cleaned properly, it should work again!
