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tv remote kinda broke?

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  • 29-09-2014 1:04pm
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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭


    I have an lg tv and when i try turn the volume up or down it says "this function is not available now"

    In fact no matter what button i press that notice cums up.

    Is the remote ****ed or is there an easy fix? Thanks


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    fussyonion
    Registered Users Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    I don't know but I just received a replacement remote control from www.telly-parts.co.uk (hope it's OK to link that) for my Bush LCD/DVD telly and although it's not an original control, it works fine.
    Much cheaper than Amazon/shops anyway.


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,410 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Have you tried new batteries?


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    kneemos wrote: »
    Have you tried new batteries?

    Yep i tried them. Stil that notice comes up when i press any button


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    fussyonion wrote: »
    I don't know but I just received a replacement remote control from www.telly-parts.co.uk (hope it's OK to link that) for my Bush LCD/DVD telly and although it's not an original control, it works fine.
    Much cheaper than Amazon/shops anyway.

    How much it cost?


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    fussyonion
    Registered Users Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    How much it cost?

    It was £11, so in Euro around €17 in total I think.
    You just type in your model number and they'll find it and delivery takes 10 working days.


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    http://www.espares.co.uk/product/es1637713/lg-akb73715603-tv-remote-control?ApplianceTypeId=1090&ManufacturerId=81

    Just found this , £9 plus postage for the exact remote i need.


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    rubberdiddies
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭rubberdiddies


    Do you use a cable or satellite box such as a sky box that requires you to use a sky remote instead?

    Also, are you on the right input on your TV (hdmi, ext1) etc ?


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    rubberdiddies wrote: »
    Do you use a cable or satellite box such as a sky box that requires you to use a sky remote instead?

    Also, are you on the right input on your TV (hdmi, ext1) etc ?

    I was using a skybox but im only using xbox atm . Im using both the hdmi slots


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    RichT
    Registered Users Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭RichT


    You could try using the LG TV REMOTE app on your phone.


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    RichT wrote: »
    You could try using the LG TV REMOTE app on your phone.

    Was looking at that earlier ha

    It only works with smart tvs tho, mines not a smart


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    CountyHurler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭CountyHurler


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    I have an lg tv and when i try turn the volume up or down it says "this function is not available now" In fact no matter what button i press that notice cums up. Is the remote ****ed or is there an easy fix? Thanks

    Before you do anything, make sure that the buttons on the TV actually work. I've seen faults where a bad component on the button panel or even the IR receiver can cause these sorts of problems... If you can be sure that the buttons on the button panel are working (and have the problem isolated to the remote), then I would just buy a universal remote.. I have a Philips one and it does the job for most of the TVs I have in for repair.. You will have to look up the codes for your particular model and program them in to the remote, but that should just be a once off thing..


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    Ludo
    Registered Users Posts: 5,015 ✭✭✭Ludo


    Before buying anything..try googling..various possible solutions easily available on first page..

    e.g.

    http://www.justanswer.com/tv-repair/7dgho-47-lg-lcd-tv-flashes-this-function-not-available.html

    these may or may not work but at least they are free.


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    All the buttons on the tv work fine , i tried some of those things on youtube but didnt work. Il just buy a new remote. Thanks for replies


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,410 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    It may have gotten wet.Open it up for a look.


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    rottie 11
    Registered Users Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    kneemos wrote: »
    It may have gotten wet.Open it up for a look.

    How do i open it? There is no screws etc


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    lenoude
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭lenoude


    Try plugging out your TV for a few minutes. I have an lg TV and the remote went weird one night and wouldn't respond. When I plugged it back in it was fine and hasn't happened since. Worth a shot.


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    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,410 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    How do i open it? There is no screws etc

    Normally clips on the inside.Prise it apart carefully with something.


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