Replying to a message from James Bradley 1:134/77 to All,

About Carbon-Latex Contacts, On Fri Apr 07 2006

JB> Is there a contact-improving electrolyte that is used on the contact
JB> pads? I understand the acid, and alcohol may have bitched the one
JB> remote, but I've a few devices that could use some encouragement.

I have used with a modicum of success water, very hot from the tap. First I
take the remote apart and run the latex part under the tap and pat dry with
a regular towel or scrap of same.  The circuit board rubbing alcohol works
well, after doing all that I then use a blow dryer to dry the works and
reassemble.  I got 3 more years out of a TV remote doing this. In a pinch
you could try a mild solution of vinegar and water it might work as well.
Sugars are deadly to these types of devices.  My wife buggered up a
keyboard one day by spilling coffee on it, (cream and sugar), dead
keyboard.

Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.

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