Senor Wences wrote:
> I found the information that I originally used.
> 
> Josh
> 
> I discovered with one of my //e joysticks with non-functional buttons
> that contact cleaner did the trick.  Disassemble the joystick and
> unclasp the buttons.  Be careful as there are little springs between
> the
> buttons tops and the actual mechanism that can pop off.  Douse the
> mechanism in contact cleaner and work it in. Worked for me.
> I spent quite a bit of time getting the joystick *feel* to work well.
> You really need to finesse the movements to keep from flailing all
> over
> the place.  I hope I got it.

Most contact cleaners are sufficiently "penetrating" that you shouldn't
have to disassemble the switch--just squirt a bit in at any seam
(like the post) and work the switch a few dozen times.

-michael

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