Tip & How-To about Universal RF30 Remote Control

Fix your dodgy remote buttons

Hi.This is a guide to repair dodgy remote control buttons. This procedure is about sorting out dodgy buttons. If you remote does not go at all, they following may not help I will work several times generally, although some silicon/carbon contacts can become RS This procedure also works if you have a remote with coffee, coke, or other beverage spilt on it

You will need

  1. A med or thin guitar plectrum(pic)
  2. Methylated spirits
  3. Lint free cloth(tea towel will do).

Now I will take you through opening and cleaning the remote keypad.


  1. Remove clip on cover and batteries
  2. Slip the guitar pic under the edge of the remote.
  3. Run it around whilst gently levering the cases apart
  4. It will open with some patient effort and then pretty much fall to pieces

If the remote HAS HAD A DRINK..... wash all parts in warm mildly soapy(dishwash in kitchen sink). DRY PCB IN THE SUN, or on TOP OF A TABLE LAMP.
Dont dry the plastic casings this way... they can melt!! Just leave them in the open air
  1. Clean the pcb/contact board by gently wiping with the cloth moistened with metho
  2. Clean the silicon rubber button contact pads.
  3. Be sure that no bits of lint or residue are left on either the pcb or the contact rubbers.
  4. Let dry for 15 mins to be sure no condensate moisture or metho is left on boards or button assly
  5. Reassemble by layering parts and clip together
  6. check that terminals are not corroded. Use an emery nail file to buff them up if there is corrosion. Spray contacts with CRC2-26 or WD40
  7. Reinsert batteries(fresh ones) and test on appliance. You can also see a remotes Infrared LED flashing when it is working by viewing it with a a phone camera, or camcorder


This process will cure most dodgy button problems. If they are still not good, try the process again.... or a new rubber contact sheet may need to be fitted. In the case of universal remotes, cost will probably dictate buying a new one anyway.Good luck and go FixYa!!




If your remote still has problems there are yet other cures. I will post more as time allows. ;)



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