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  1. Jan 12, 2021 #1 of 8
    jangell2

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    I’ve got the standard TiVo remote that came with my edge. Some grime has gotten into the crevices of the large button. This causes the button to stay on when I depress it. When I take my fingernail and nudge it around it will finally release.

    Is there a way to remove the button to clean behind it? There’s no screw in the battery compartment and I see no way to take the remote apart. Can the button cover be popped off to clean behind?

    Thank you.
     
  2. Jan 12, 2021 #2 of 8
    JoeKustra

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    I would try some canned air. It is pretty strong when used close to the surface.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2021 #3 of 8
    NorthAlabama

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    i've had success working a paper towel with a small amount of windex into the crevice until it comes out clean - you could try contact cleaner, too (i know i've still got a can around here somewhere)...
     
  4. Jan 12, 2021 #4 of 8
    JoeKustra

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    Same here. Amazon sells it. It has oil in the spray.
     
  5. Jan 12, 2021 #5 of 8
    just4tivo

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    You'd have to disassemble the remote to get behind the button.

    Try a Q tip dipped alcohol around the button, work the button, then canned air.

    Be careful with some contact cleaners... they can eat plastic.
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2021 #6 of 8
    jangell2

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    This remote has no screws, it wasn’t made to disassemble. I’ll to the q tip bit.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2021 #7 of 8
    jlb

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  8. Jan 14, 2021 #8 of 8
    just4tivo

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    No screws...one of the few things from TiVo that we didn't get screwed.

    The remote snaps together and is easily opened. Google is your friend.
     
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