Is Your Television Acting Up​

After a long, hectic day in the office, all you want to do is get home as quickly as possible, curl up on your couch with a good book, or better yet watch your favorite TV show with a glass of wine. There is one small but crucial problem that could quickly compromise your plans, however, what is it? Your very own TV set.

Have your buttons stopped working? Here are a few ways to fix the irritating problem in no time.

Solving the Problem

If certain buttons on your TV and on your remote control are no longer functioning properly, then this might be a sign of an IR sensor circuit board problem. We recommend one simple solution to test the issue first: unplug and re-plug in your television. If the problem remains, here are a few solutions in attempting to fix your TV remote buttons here is how you could fix your faulty remote control buttons a few different ways.

  • Cut a small piece of copper wire and pound it into a small copper disk with the use of a small hammer.
  • Use a jewelers’ screwdriver to open your remote control and look carefully at each of its components. Like anything, after a set amount of time, old contact pads will stop functioning the way they should. In many cases, this requires proper cleaning or they have to be replaced entirely with new ones.
  • Place the copper disks on top of the defective contact pads and glue them in place. Be sure to use a strong adhesive to achieve long-lasting results.
  • Put your remote control back together and test the effectiveness of your DIY repair work.

Turn to a Professional

Any problems with TV buttons or remote control buttons can be extremely frustrating, especially if you don’t know how to look after the problem yourself. In this case, forget about the stress and frustration of attempting the issue on your own.  Consult a TV repair expert and pay the right price for professional services from technicians you can depend on.

At Northern Electronic & Appliance Services in Barrie, we have been supplying the nearby regions with quality television repair service since 1985. We know that a large component of our success stems from customer satisfaction. We make a constant goal to provide just that through a combination of excellent service, products, and dependability.

Contact our team for more information on our TV repair services. We assure you that our skilled professionals will perform the required repairs to the highest industry standards.  Call us today to book your repair at 1-877-733-2195.