Finally an actual technical repair video, no bullshit “smack the remote or hold this button down” video like 99% of them on KZitem.thank you so much dude I can finally get my daughters play room tv working again. Liked and subbed!
@unlokia
2 жыл бұрын
This chap has a brain and actually used it, that’s why. Some of us exist - just have to wade through the gravel to find the gems. 💎
@raiderdude1668
Жыл бұрын
Right, although smacking the remote did work for me 😂
@markthomas1291
5 жыл бұрын
Superb. At last someone posts a Video about a firestick Remote. Which totally makes sense. Was just about to buy new remote but will try this first....Thank you so much for posting.
@darlingtallulah1
Ай бұрын
I had already ordered another remote when I came across this video. The remote had gone through a Sanitize super hot wash cycle twice, having gotten caught in the rubber gasket before I knew it was gone. I knew it was toast, but I followed your instructions and the darned thing came back to life. I’m keeping the new remote because I’m sure I’ll eventually tear this one up! Thanks for a great video!
@alfred7827
4 жыл бұрын
I tried everything all the other KZitemrs described and nothing worked. When I opened the casing which was almost impossible, I bent the metal parts as you showed, which was quite easy to do, and now my remote is working. Thank you!!!!!! Note: didn't work the first time so I went back in and bent them even more and voila!
@CaptainDerp
5 жыл бұрын
Just got mine semi working again. Thanks is for the video. 2:50 to 3:05 is CRUCIAL guys. Before you pull out the pocket knife and start messing with the directional pad trying to make it function or "get unstuck", smack the bottom part of the remote. Atleast one of the four contact pads are lose and a whack or two may resituate it. You may regain functionality this way without having to take the remote apart.
@xxKilluMiNaTi
4 жыл бұрын
Actually worked good stuff
@nyg8961
3 жыл бұрын
You just saved my Quarentine
@jared.parker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I ended up soldering some 30 awg wire to connect the contacts like they should have done in the first place. Works like a champ now.
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! That ought to fix it for good!
@gajanan4897
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks , it worked. My batteries had leaked and the alkaline liquid had sweeped into the round contact to which the springs are connected. I cleaned the springs and battery contact with vinegar and put them back in and guess what...the remote started working. Now for those who are unable to break open the remote properly, I have a suggestion. Insert a small tipped flat screwdriver either on one of the sides or bottom of the remote. Once a hole is made, swipe a small tipped knife across the edges and this make it easy for you to open the remote with less damage. Thanks #Mods and Projects#..once again.
@Funkaarush
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video. You saved me $50 bucks. The remote was not working from the last few days and it was driving me crazy. The reset and pairing totally failed numerous time and I ordered a new one. However I saw your video and gave it a shot and it worked! I cancelled my order and am very happy about it. One little trick - I only took off only half the back cover along the battery side and was able to lift the connectors and fix the remote.
@tubeyk7100
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this practical and clear advice. I came. I saw. I repaired. It worked! I really like your pace and down-to-earth style. Much appreciated.
@samcasilda27
3 жыл бұрын
You're a life saver. Here on vacation and was going mad because I couldn't watch Tv. Thank you so much
@AndrewBreyer-ym1nu
Жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. The batteries on my Firestick are positioned differently. One on top of the other. It seems the contact for the top battery(+) is too recessed for the battery to make proper contact. So I pressed a small wad of aluminium paper in the hole where the contact is. I inserted the top battery first with the + contact pressing on the aluminium paper and inserted the bottom battery. It works perfectly now. No need to buy another remote. Thank you very much for your demo. Very much appreciated. No more frustrations!!!
@parthivjethi1545
3 жыл бұрын
Boss! Thanks. It worked! I had tough time to open from the joint. Once It was opened (edges got damaged - but that's OK). I lifted the contacts as explained, cleaned the springs behind the battery using sanitizer (there were deposits of leaked battery liquid). Cleaned the motherboard using soft cloth & sanitizer. I replaced the batteries, used white tape to stick the side edges (were hurting hand) and tied with rubber band on top & bottom......VERY SATISFYING....SAVED MONEY ! THANKS AGAIN !
@nataliesanders8817
4 жыл бұрын
You are a genius thank you so much for helping me fix my fire stick. I was really getting frustrated with all of this, but your video made my fire stick work again!!!!
@christineholmsharp9100
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I've tried everything bought numerous batteries, as a person on my own with little electronic knowledge this worked great!! Amen solved my problem!!! Thanks so much for your video!! Agree Amazon makes a cheap remote!! 💕
@jnkmal9519
4 жыл бұрын
So amazon, just like every other company out there, designed their remote in a way which makes sure you buy a new one now and then, which is also why they make it so hard to open. Such business practices are completely criminal!
@_w_w_
4 жыл бұрын
The strange thing is they engineered it really well but overlook certain things. Just look at the battery compartment contacts - most other use a coil, they use a polished button on top of a coil. I don't get it why they don't just leave the battery compartment on top piece. They seem to spend extra money just to make this prone to issue and not just a byproduct of certain design decision.
@mohitadlakha982
4 жыл бұрын
Hey man. I was about to purchase a new remote but didn't feel it's worth acc to the price. This solution fixed it 🔥
@JasonNew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m in an Airbnb and someone’s dog chewed up the remote. I won’t go into specifics but your video helped me solve the problem. What’s really weird is sometimes the remote has a mind of its own and goes from 0-99. I have to race to the power button on the tv and turn it off. Wild. And frustrating hopefully this prevents that.
@RhythmChef
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this solution. I was able to fix my remote with your directions. Kudos.
@TrevellG
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it this actually worked after I tried all that other stuff which didn’t work at all
@blueflyingwolf
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, gave me confidence to split open case & following your instructions control worked. Took repair one stage further in line with subsequent video & added soldered in hard wired connections then glued up case. Bomb proof, will withstand being dropped & still work. Thank you for your help.
@ModsAndProjects
2 жыл бұрын
LOL nice, i was tempted to solder mine too haha!😀
@CBRansom35
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. I had already cleaned and raised the 2 flat contacts, but missed the 2 wire contacts and was moments away from purchasing new one, until it occurred to me to check KZitem for similar problem. Works like new! THANKS AGAIN!!
@brucewebster249
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Just like you I was frustrated with all the videos telling me about batteries and all the other BS. I was about to order a new one and I did another search and found your video. So I'm about to go work on this project. Thank you
@ogeeic
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You....Thank You, Now if I can just open the sucker without damaging it! This is the only video that actually fixes the problem of the remote without making one feel techn-challenged.
@jnyc10306
4 жыл бұрын
And done! The rubber bands are on now.... I have a sideclick that covers one whole side so decided to destroy that side. I noticed notches under the lip on top, bottom and sides. The bottom notch will pop if you wedge a flat tip in real good and turn. Try to do it in way as to not ruin the sides to bad, it works. Once it pops in one corner you can wedge a flat tip long ways and wiggle while cracking the glue. Once one whole side is unstuck get your fingers in and work the rest uncracking the whole back off. One side does have a lot of screwdriver marks so I sanded it down and it looks real good. I cleaned up all the previous glue points and fixed up any bent plastic and spread crazy glue around the entire edges without spilling over the outer lip that shows. It works perfect thank you.
@blingblaw2003
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man... I knew it wasn't a technical issue but I just couldn't figure out how to open it without breaking the whole thing... just fixed mine, gonna do the same fix at my mom's with her bad remote as well.
@elecboy65
Жыл бұрын
The best advice for fixing the remote.
@laurenmarks1409
4 жыл бұрын
This totally worked! I knew this had to be fixable. I have the Element Amazon Fire TV with a slightly different remote and I had to bend one of those metal contacts to make better contact with the positive battery terminal. THANK YOU for saving me $$$!
@incognitoalias2808
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a firestick for 19 on cyber Monday but now I'll be able to fix the old one for my bedroom entertainment thank's for a very good video in fixing that cheap stuff, you're the Greatest👍👍👍👍
@josharimond2079
4 жыл бұрын
This worked for my Insignia Fire TV remote, as well! Stretching the connection points was my solution when all other trouble shooting failed. Only difference is that the Insignia remote is built differently, so had to figure that out on my own. After taking out all the screws under the battery cover, I still had to force/pry that sucka open! Easier to put back together tightly with screws, so no super glue needed. THANKS FOR VID!
@adriennekelley5020
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, my sister in-law got me a fire stick for an early Christmas and I had no clue how to use it.
@roybanks1724
Жыл бұрын
Yes it worked but I don't really know why. My remote is 3rd gen and is thus already soldered and has the batteries stacked end on end. I forced it apart and put it back together and it works. Thanks for showing us how to force the case open and saving me having to wait until I return to the United States to get a new fire stick. With this remote repaired, I am now able to watch the tv and don't have to use the phone or tablet app to control the fire stick.
@Mrcarloserwtf
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir , I changed the batteries like 10 times , thought I brought a bad batch 😂😂
@tpgeraghty
2 жыл бұрын
thank you. I will try this. You presented the only video which described the source of the trouble.
@paulmuller591
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you M&P! Everything else failed and my suspicion of a bad contact issue was confirmed when I followed the steps you described. The unit came back to life and saved me the cost and hassle if buying a new one. So satisfying!
@TotoGuy-Original
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a fantastic video save people some money not having to buy a new one!
@atheyusall
5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank!!!! My remote works like a charm now!
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got it working! Thanks for reporting back with your results :)
@olskool501
4 жыл бұрын
When I seen the fluke I knew I was on the right channel..thanks
@janetvma2489
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. VERY MUCH ! I had let the batteries leak so not only did I take it the ornery, ornery remote apart I had to take out both the battery contacts attached to the spring and long wire contact. If you twist the contacts very gently away from the springs you can separate them and clean out all battery acid out of the inside and outside of the contacts and springs with baking soda with just enough water to make a very thick paste (just like a car battery) . Also put bottom of both sides of remote in the baking soda solution. Rinse several time and let air dry or dry with a hair dryer. I don't know all the correct terminology but hopefully you get the idea. The multimeter registered 128 using 20 v and the "A," far left insert
@janetvma2489
4 жыл бұрын
The string on the right side had too much corrosion to operate the remote. DARN ! TAKE yr batteries OUT when not using a device. Dhhhhhhhhhh
@chlorine11
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, just fixed our remote. Caught the dog chewing on it, he had managed to flatten one of those contact pads when a tooth smashed the fast forward button. Everything is being held together with a rubber remote sleeve at the moment.
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
Tip from a user in the Comments: "Pop off select button before disassembly. That's how it's actually designed to be opened". I've not tested this, but I recommend take a look, it might make things easier on you! Important: This is meant as a LAST RESORT FIX prior to ordering a new remote (assuming you have tried everything else). This video sheds light on a weak point in the hardware design of the Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick remote design. The internal contact pads in the remote can loose tension over time (or from dropping the remote several times) leading to intermittent operation. Obviously, you should try every other method of restoring remote functionality, but if you have installed fresh batteries and the remote continues to start / stop responding to user input and refuses to pair it's a good bet this is your problem.
@user_smp3460
4 жыл бұрын
nope no screws. now cant pop the slect button back in!
@michaelstooker670
4 жыл бұрын
I was looking on e-bay for a new unit THANKS....Yes i did drop my remote several times recently Tried to reset the box. ,that Didn't work,Tried the pairing, and ,resetting it. all to no avail. Yes it is a little difficult to take it apart. I had some smaller screw drivers and a couple of mid size,Along with a pointed ice pick. took some time to do I wanted as little damage as possible. It snapped right back together. if you do not have the tools, i would say 'best of luck'. Or your going to need, both glue and tape!!! Did what you instructed,and BAM!!! All is well again. thank you again.
@trr7128
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir! My firestick gen.2 doesn't power up; I wasn't crazy enough to rush, buying another one. Hey, I can still use my computer, that i connect an HDMI to, right? Now, I am gonna test if it's the remote, using your incredibly clear and logic advice,. If that doesn't work, I will assume the firestick itself... Either way, I will let you guys know.
@staleyexplores
4 жыл бұрын
Cut my thumb getting the remote opened but this worked, ty!
@ModsAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, hopefully your remote is working now and it was all worth it :)
@staleyexplores
4 жыл бұрын
Small screwdriver size puncture but saved $30. Worth it? Absolutely.
@sushantshirbhate9796
Жыл бұрын
That ⚠️Warning helped me..😄
@faisalkhwaja4644
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. I was able to open. the remote fix the contact and got it working
@KvinOrtiz
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I removed the cover to the battery spring for rust and it worked. From Colombia
@cheepodecheepo5530
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you so much! This worked perfectly! I kind of destroyed my remote a little bit cuz I was impatient taking it apart however your fix worked like a charm thank you very very much!
@alexro8059
4 жыл бұрын
OMG .brother it worked ,brother your vedio is worth something.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you 🙏
@sneekiepete
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You👍👍..wish I would have found your video before... this is my second fire stick ...YES!!!!!.... Don't have to buy another 😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️😊😊
@jayatty2636
4 жыл бұрын
Man thank you for posting, followed all the steps , but unfortunately my remote still doesn’t work 😔
@juanecheverria7647
4 жыл бұрын
My remotes was not working. Unplugged power from fire stick 10 secs. Worked again 👍
@Aloha_XERO
4 жыл бұрын
This video is the best that actually inspired me to dive in ... here is a tip of dont use a Dremel ... ( but glad I opened it ... it was an absolute mess ... baking soda and vinegar and its all good ... but now my case is reall eFFed ... wonder if anyone makes after market shells ... PCB is still good ... CASE is FUbarrr...
@atl8604
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks finally someone that knows.
@cmgwhite7730
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing !! I f’up my remote when opened apart but it end up worked like a champ.lol Thanks my man. You are an awesome 👏🏻
@sherrydelpino9299
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't get my remote open but with all the wiggling and jiggling in my attempt to do so it started working so thank you
@kayladennehy6690
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Seriously you just saved the day for me lol
@PUREDREAMSRelaxation
4 жыл бұрын
GOOD NIGHT I FELLOW WHAT U DID AND MY FIRE STICK WORK'S NOW AMAZING NO MORE STICKING ANYMORE THANKS THE LORD U ARE AMAZING AND THANKS 🙏 FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK HAVE A GREAT NIGHT 🌚
@joannemota4097
3 жыл бұрын
I'm tryed what you said and open it up and it really worked thank you Very much
@isiahwho
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you fine sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.
@jorgeavalos4429
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Dude! I was afraid of breaking it but we have no other way I see🤣, thanks for confirming that. I'll attempt to fix mine.
@glenroyfoster4003
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the help bro, my fire stick is back up and running. Was about to get a new one , but then I came across your video, it really helped, keep up the good work. 👍🏽
@qianggao5289
5 жыл бұрын
It works! But really hard to open the remote.
@cathyross3610
4 жыл бұрын
It's easier to pop of select button and take two little screws out. And wholla.
@777Ryank
4 жыл бұрын
Cathy Ross The select button or directorial button? Please share how.. Thanks
@friendphil
4 жыл бұрын
Try wearing latex gloves for some traction. Works for me and I hope for you too!
@777Ryank
4 жыл бұрын
Phil Luttrell Thanks Phil I'll give it a go... Do you turn it, pop it, twist it?
@2126beatz
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks😁👍🏿 I have successfully fixed my firestick remote using your method/video
@aceboogie999777
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this actually worked. 👍🏾💪🏾 I have two fire sticks. On my second one I will use a Dremel to cut through the hard plastic case.
@AI-uv5yp
5 жыл бұрын
At last.....ffs and thank you for this m8!😁
@Brysonandmason320
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much i was about to order a new remote, until i found your video now i fixed my remote and saved some money thanks so much... With that being said i subbed and gave it a big ole thumbs up!!!
@yadavmanu411
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. This is actually something i was looking for. Saved hard earned money. Blessings. Cheers.
@ModsAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
No, thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback! Please subscribe :)
@altha-rf1et
2 жыл бұрын
had just got two firesticks about months taking the back off for the batteries was a pain in the butt, tried everything just said the heck with it so so now using my cell phone
@sreyashimaitra1723
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir. You saved me so much trouble. God bless.
@timanderson5723
Жыл бұрын
I have a $400 Fluke meter that quit working. It would not power up. It also used contact pads to connect the batteries to the PC board.
@Veeru_05
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful video..
@madfran6
4 жыл бұрын
YOU are the MAN.!!! Worked like a charm.
@learnwithfuntogether2206
3 жыл бұрын
Wow lovely sharing You are amazing my lovely friend Stay connected Stay in touch Let's support each other
@thomasmedina525
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree, Amazon made the remote very poorly.
@DaddyYardie
4 жыл бұрын
$30 to stretch out contacts? Man, no wonder Bezos stays swimming in dough
@ModsAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@elvacano1100
Жыл бұрын
wao thanks bro i followed ur steps and its working..thanks my brother..ron from bronx n.y
@theo.ggamer299
4 жыл бұрын
thank you , you helped me a lot im very happy that you were here
@luissalazar2863
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, great video, but one question, this fix also applies to the old remotes? The old remotes that don't have voice command button.
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
I cant be certain, because I only had access to this particular model, however, If i had to guess I would imagine Amazon using similar power supply design strategy in their other remotes. If your remote is intermittently functioning and you have tried everything else I suppose you have nothing to lose by taking a peak.
@luissalazar2863
5 жыл бұрын
@@ModsAndProjects Great, I will try it anyways, thanks again!
@johnhall5307
5 жыл бұрын
No
@siddharthchatrath1876
5 жыл бұрын
Great help this, keep up the good work !
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive comment! Yeah, this remote issue was driving me crazy! That and the # of videos telling me to re-pair to fix a hardware issue!
@dustinlassuy
2 жыл бұрын
I stumbled on this video searching for the metal contents of the PCB in the remote. Our 6 month of puppy ate up a Fire stick remote a week ago, and is not at the vet. Ive been on Amazon chat w customer service, and they tried but unfortunately havent come up with an answer. Any engineers or someone that can take an educated guess on how much lead is in these, and of course is that enough lead to make a puppy sick? Sorry off topic, but i appreciate any and all serious answers.
@tusharparab1784
4 жыл бұрын
It was really an informative video. Can you please also suggest any alternative remote to firetv stick ? Not the fire TV app , I need a physical remote.
@papacoversongs
2 жыл бұрын
This worked! Thank you sir!
@350pauli
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why and I don’t care 🤣🤣 still laughing at that ..nice video thanks very much 👍
@ffatima8835
5 жыл бұрын
Am not able to open it up can u tell me how to do that please
@vijayanthi2096
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on the 1st and old type of Amazon remote which doesn't have these contact rings but still fails to work?
@nmizoo23
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! Worked like a charm! No $30 remote replacement!
@oRIDDLERo
5 жыл бұрын
This actually saved my @ss (from buying a new remote) lol! I'm definitely guilty of dropping it a few times so maybe that caused the pads to loose contact?? I tried everything i could before resorting to this.. but it worked!
@ModsAndProjects
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reporting back with your results! So many videos out there claiming to be "fixes" by re-syncing the remote with the mobile app! If the remote has an intermittent power supply issue, re-syncing is not going to help.
@pmo3448
4 жыл бұрын
I think I love you dude!!! You're a life saver!!!
@joshdodd8982
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks this worked for me was gonna get another remote until I saw this
@zuniga561
3 жыл бұрын
Funny that was the cause of my problem too! Thanks for sharing
@samuelmacias5719
4 жыл бұрын
Hey at the beginning you had a 4k remote control.. but the one you're fixing is the first generation...and you can't fix the 4k remote control by doing that....do you have and idea how to fix a 4k third generation remote????? Cuse is doing same thing.
@anakalamaui4673
4 жыл бұрын
WELL! I had intermittent issues. with mine for 6 Months. fall off the couch a whole 14" onto carpet. would not work. did all the "easy" fixes. both times that it worked,were not the easy fixes I tweaked the battery a micron (just happened, like penicillin)and wham I had control again. this time no luck 3 days running. One guy slide guitar pick he said; oh hell no, mine had glue around the whole damn thing. it took a long time and a utility knife to get it off. happy to report no BAND AIDES looks like keyrap. turned out a battery leaked corroded the area the spring and the spring loaded battery terminal touch. cleaned out the area with alcohol and utility knife. Also did your suggestions bent all the terminals. Since I had no elect anti corrosion goo handy . I chose not use the brand new crazy glue I went to the store to buy . I used zip ties. no battery cover. Yes I also have a thing of Jiffy pop hanging on my wall in the kitchen for fire / smoke alarm protection.
@naahsi2007
4 жыл бұрын
Can we just solder wires to the connectors so that we don't have to open the remote ever again?
@ModsAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
Sure you can! Good idea.
@julianavila7639
2 жыл бұрын
Done. Thanks 😊
@keithbarrow4946
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man it actually works
@raphaelv974
4 жыл бұрын
mine actually stops working for a second or something from time to time, then sends several inputin a row. this is really annoying as I see my menus browsing super fast and loses control. Do you think it could be due to the same battery contacts issue ?
@ModsAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, it's possible but it sounds more like a signal strength or connectivity issue of some sort like the signals are being sent and queued up in a buffer of some sort (either on the sending or receiver end).
@raphaelv974
4 жыл бұрын
ModsAndProjects i have another remote. I’ll hook it up and will check if the problem persists. At least i’ll know if the issue is related to the remote or not.
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