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Fat liquid in the remote control

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Teleko -  
 MaxPUISSANT -
Hello,

The remote control is no longer responding; upon opening it, I find a greasy liquid. I wipe it, but it doesn’t work. What should I do?

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    nicolas974277 Posted messages 52 Status Member 2
     
    Probably, the batteries have leaked. Rub the metal contacts of the remote control where the batteries are inserted with sandpaper (2 or 3 back-and-forth movements) to remove the oxidation from the leaking batteries. If it doesn’t work, change the remote control :(
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    1. Teleko
       
      I will do that tomorrow, otherwise I'll call Free. I couldn't turn off the player. Thank you for the responses.
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  2. Lulu69 Posted messages 4321 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   741
     
    Hello

    This oily liquid is because the battery has leaked, look here grandma's remedies to get your remote control working again

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  3. MaxPUISSANT
     
    The greasy liquid probably doesn't come from the batteries. I had the problem with a Free remote control a year and a half ago and I thought it was the batteries. The remote control was unrepairable, causing false contacts, especially with the lower buttons for volume + and - or program.
    It was impossible to remove the silicone casing without irreparably damaging it.
    I bought a new one, only using rechargeable batteries, and today the liquid, which has an oily smell, is coming out again with the same symptoms as the previous remote control.
    So I'm still forced to use the mobile app to control the Freebox.
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  4. fabul Posted messages 42153 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066
     
    Hi,

    The best way to remove battery acid is with CLR and a toothbrush.

    Then you can clean the plate under the buttons with window cleaner.

    Note: Rechargeable batteries don't cause this.
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    1. Teleko
       
      Thank you. The liquid is greasy... and the batteries are not damaged...
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      1. fabul Posted messages 42153 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066 > Teleko
         
        If it is not dried, it may be because it is recent.

        The damage may not be apparent on the battery.
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      2. Teleko > fabul Posted messages 42153 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
         
        Thank you. I wiped it and changed the batteries. I called Free, who helped me with some refresh steps. It’s resolved. Have a good evening.
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