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Replacement Sky Remote Control

  • 30-08-2006 6:56am
    #1
    damiennolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭


    Pretty much as the title suggests

    The standard "big blue" sky remote control no longer works. The keys keep sticking -like they're not responding. I've changed the batteries but the problem is still there.
    I received the box and remote back in December.

    Does anyone know if Sky will issue me with a new one or will I have to buy one myself? All feedback appreciated


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  • #2
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    You will need to get a replacement yourself. You could try anti-static cleaner (certain types of glasses cleaner do the job)

    satellite.ie have them at the best price I've seen locally. Also available in Argos and Currys.


  • #3
    damiennolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭damiennolan


    Thats a bit crap considering that the remote is only 8 months old. Do Sky offer any sort of warranty on the remote? 3/6 months etc?


  • #4
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,341 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    If sky fitted it then it should be covered for 12 months. The ones I sell are warrantied by the wholesaler for 12 months so should be the same for sky although getting them to actually replace it is another story.

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  • #5
    egan007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭egan007


    20euro argos


  • #6
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,341 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Rip off :D

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



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  • #7
    damiennolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭damiennolan


    hhmmm. i got a loan of a neighbours remote and tried it with my digibox.
    Oddly, the exact same buttons dont function - the volume, mute and some of the other buttons on the left hand side. anyone any more suggestions as it may not be the remote now


  • #8
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    Have you tried reprogramming the remote with the code to operate the TV controls?


  • #9
    damiennolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭damiennolan


    no, didnt think of that, not sure if i still have the instructions to do that?
    can anyone walk me through this? tv is a phillips


  • #10
    pgdavy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭pgdavy


    damiennolan wrote:
    no, didnt think of that, not sure if i still have the instructions to do that?
    can anyone walk me through this? tv is a phillips

    Check out this website.

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/satellite/remote/

    pgdavy


  • #11
    Drummerboy2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭Drummerboy2


    Make sure there is nothing on your digi box as it can affect it.


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  • #12
    damiennolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭damiennolan


    Cheers for that. i'll try it tonight when i get home from work


  • #13
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,341 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    damiennolan wrote:
    Cheers for that. i'll try it tonight when i get home from work


    instructions and tv codes also available by using the interactive button

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  • #14
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Philips is the default, so leaving batteries out for 20 minutes might work. Of course not all philips are the same.


  • #15
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    watty wrote:
    Philips is the default, so leaving batteries out for 20 minutes might work. Of course not all philips are the same.
    Depends on the revision, watty. Most of the blue Sky remotes were Sony by default.


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