| Manufacturer | American Science & Surplus |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 7.68 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches |
| Item model number | 1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Classic |
| Material | Rubber |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Keycap Puller |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
Keypad Fix, Clean and Restore Conductivity to the Carbon on the Keys and the Copper PC Board Pads
Shipping & Fee Details
| Price | $11.78 | |
| AmazonGlobal Shipping | $11.21 | |
| Estimated Import Fees Deposit | $0.00 | |
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| Total | $22.99 | |
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| Brand | American Science & Surplus |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Keyboard Description | Keyboards for remotes, game controllers, and security systems |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Style | Classic |
| Material | Rubber |
| Included Components | Keycap Puller |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
About this item
- Restore Your Remote Don't toss it and buy a universal remote. (How many things are really universal, after all?) Try this jar of Keypad Fix, designed to clean and restore conductivity to the carbon on the keys and the copper PC board pads that make up the rubber-coated switches on remotes, game controllers, and security keypads. Contains enough to coat over 200 button contacts.
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| ASIN | B0026PRMVM |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,970 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #256 in Soldering Parts & Accessories #1,310 in Welding Equipment & Accessories |
| Date First Available | May 21, 2009 |
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Restore Your Remote Don't toss it and buy a universal remote. (How many things are really universal, after all?) Try this jar of Keypad Fix, designed to clean and restore conductivity to the carbon on the keys and the copper PC board pads that make up the rubber-coated switches on remotes, game controllers, and security keypads. Contains enough to coat over 200 button contacts.
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Customers like the quality and ease of use of the product. They say it works great, and is simple to apply. Customers are also satisfied with the repair, and remote repair. However, some customers have reported issues with durability and adhesion. They also disagree on value and buttons.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works great, and is worth a try. Some customers also mention that it works on car power window switches, radio buttons, and remotes.
"...i put the remote back together and it works great!!!! i was able to clean off the smudges where i missed but it come off very easy...." Read more
"...They are easier to apply and seems to work. Took me 15 minutes to apply stick on buttons." Read more
"worked well on hand held solitare game" Read more
"...It's junk in my opinion.I needed it for my car transmitter because the unlock button had become intermittent...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the keyboard repair kit. They say it's simple to apply and works perfectly. Some customers also mention that the repair process is quite simple.
"...By using the wooden tip of the swab, it was very easy to apply it and apply it correctly!!" Read more
"...I gave up and Bought Buttonworks stick on buttons. They are easier to apply and seems to work. Took me 15 minutes to apply stick on buttons." Read more
"...I purchased a replacement remote from another party but it could not be programmed. So my only choice was to go to the local GM dealer for a remote...." Read more
"...This "FIX" is SUPER EASY to use... Just MIX the contents in the jar until it is THROUGHY blended!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the repair of the keyboards using the repair mixture. They mention that it works well, making the repair much easier. They also say that there is enough repair mixture to fix thousands of keypads.
"...rubber keypad can actually be taken out completely, making the repair much easier...." Read more
"...It will be thinned but not too much. It's just perfect for the keypad to be repaired. As above, it goes on with a thin coat that dries quickly...." Read more
"...remote pad with alcohol and then using this product, it fixed them up good as new...." Read more
"...It has fixed all of them with good results for over a few months now...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the remote repair of the product. They mention that it is easy to use, and restores their remote to brand new.
"Wow! So far, this stuff has fixed two of my old remotes, both that I have tried to fix other ways. This stuff makes them work as smooth as butter!..." Read more
"...This stuff repaired by old tv remote too! Apply a few thin layers." Read more
"Keypad Fix is easy to use and restores your remote to brand new! take your time applying to keypad, per instructions, and let it dry overnight...." Read more
"Fast remote repair...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's a great value and a money saver, while others say it was a waste of money.
"...Far cheaper and less of a hassle that trying to order a replacement remote direct from the manufacturer." Read more
"...Yes, it is a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for and this amount should last me for quite some time." Read more
"...Much cheaper than buying a new remote!UPDATE: The fix doesn't seem to last very long...." Read more
"...For me, this stuff is total junk and a waste of money. Unfortunately, I threw the package away so I cannot return it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some mention it's a TRUE BUTTON FIX for Remotes, Radio Control Heads, and Remotes and makes the buttons respond like new. However, others say that the buttons were not working very well, the on and off button wouldn't work, and the volume buttons didn't working anymore.
"...It worked great for about 3-4 days and then the unlock button needed hard presses to work...." Read more
"...100% satisfied and impressed. No more pressing firmly, no more rubber buttons sticking down due to hard pressure...." Read more
"...It seemed to work for a total of 6 hours, but then the buttons stopped working again...." Read more
"...Now ALL buttons work perfectly on my 2 radio control heads and 2 alarm remotes...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the keyboard. They mention that the product flaked off completely, peeling off, and not adhering. Some say that the fix doesn't seem to last very long and that the material breaks into small pieces.
"This material goes on okay but does tend to flake off no matter what I did. It was used on an electronic dictionary. These have many contacts...." Read more
"...After taking the remote back apart, it seems the paint flaked off, and I was left with 20 or so conductive round disks of paint floating around in..." Read more
"...After about a week use it would become sporadic and in some cases a random button was 'shorted out,' flashing the function on the TV screen over and..." Read more
"...Not a good permanent fix, but that's okay because I don't NEED a key fob to unlock my car. :)" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the adhesion of the product. They say it doesn't stick very well to rubbery surfaces, and it won't adhere well to most keypad material. Some customers also mention that there was an initial problem getting the paint to stick to the silicon pads.
"...I tried using a circuitwriter pen but the material did not stick to the rubber very well. I did some research and found this on amazon...." Read more
"This product will not adhere to the rubberized keypad on the Harmony 650 remote. After a while, the conductive rubber wears out...." Read more
"...I took apart the contact strip and unfortunately the solution would not adhere to the rubber based contact...." Read more
"...There was an initial problem getting the paint to stick to the silicon pads. Washing with rubbing alcohol was not sufficient...." Read more
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I got it in today and read the directions. I took my remote apart and started repairing the keypad. On this remote, the rubber keypad can actually be taken out completely, making the repair much easier. what i did was use pure acetone to clean the back of the keys thoroughly. i first tested the acetone on a torn keypad to make sure acetone wouldn't destroy the rubber. i then placed a table lamp in front of me and slightly to the right of where i was working on the keypad. When i cleaned each key with acetone, i could tell it was clean by holding the pad up to the light. you could tell the cleaned key was a dull grey. once i cleaned all the keys, i started applying the fix. i read in the directions to use a cotton swab but i thought doing that would be messy and possibly apply too much. so i was using the a single tipped cotton swab for cleaning so i used the other end of it to apply the fix. i guess a matchstick would work just as well. after applying the fix on each key i would hold the pad up to the light and you could easily tell where the liquid coated the key. any areas that were missed were easy to see with the light.
The instructions say the product will dry to the touch in two hours and wait overnight before putting the remote back in service. i couldn't wait so i let the keypad airdry for 30 mins and then placed it under the lamp for another hour. the heat from the lamp helped speed up the drying process.
i put the remote back together and it works great!!!! i was able to clean off the smudges where i missed but it come off very easy. if the remote stops working then i know it's my fault because i didn't wait the suggested time but for now i am totally pleased with this product. i have 3 more of the same remote that i need to repair. each has a key or two that quit working. now with this product i'll have 4 working remotes!! i recommend this product.
Oh yeah, i forgot to mention. i repaired this remote by using only the product that was on the lid!! By using the wooden tip of the swab, it was very easy to apply it and apply it correctly!!
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- For me trying to fix the rubber carbon buttons of a tv remote, I found the product DOES NOT stick to these kinds of buttons no matter how well you stir the product and despite all the advice of cleaning the buttons first, roughing them up a little, etc. etc. The product just beads up on the rubber contact!
- I agree with several reviewers that diluting the product with isopropyl alcohol will work but I found not in the way they did it. I used a Q-tip stick with the cotton swab cut off. Use this tip to coat the button despite the fact that a half minute later it will bead up. Then I used another tip and dipped it into some isopropyl alcohol, touched it to the bead of product and again attempted to spread it evenly over the entire button surface. I sometimes had to repeat this several times either using the alcohol Q-tip to dilute further or the product Q-tip to thicken it up. I eventually got the product with just the right amount of dilution and it coated the button nicely
- To do this process just mentioned, it helped a lot to use a magnifying glass and an LED flashlight held at an angle. By doing this you can see the contrast between the black of the button and the "silver" coating of the product and can therefore see if your mixture does indeed cover the whole button without beading up after a few minutes.
- Before setting the remote aside to dry overnight, I re-inspected and looked for any buttons that still weren't perfect (and there certainly will be some). I again used the alcohol Q-tip to touch these ones up. With some considerable patience I managed to get about 10 buttons done to my liking in about 2 hours of work
- The remote works great again. The caveat is, how long will that last??? I notice is doesn't take much to peel off the silver coating especially if you are not careful in handling the rubber overlay when you put the unit back together. Fingers crossed.















