Is your Roku TV remote not working? Then, it is probably because of the drained battery. So, replace the battery with the new one. But, if the problem is with the working condition of the remote, you have to dismantle and reassemble their parts, as it will be a valid option. However, you need to open your Roku remote to perform these tasks.
Opening the remote to change batteries or to clean the battery compartment is relatively easy and doesn’t involve any risk. If you are considering opening the remote to dismantle and reassemble its parts, you should know that this process involves risks. It may even void your Roku remote warranty.
You don’t have to panic about dismantling the Roku remote, as the procedure listed below will better guide you.
How to Open the Roku Remote Back Cover to Replace Batteries
1. Grab your remote and slightly pull down the back cover to open the Roku remote.
2. Take out the old batteries from the battery compartment.
3. Clean the compartment with a clean cloth to avoid dust accumulation.
4. After this, replace it with the new batteries. Make sure to set the batteries in the right pins and close the lid.
How to Open/Dismantle the Roku Remote
If there are any internal issues or the buttons are crooked, the only way to fix them is to dismantle and rebuild the Roku remote.
1. To start with, slide down the back cover of your Roku remote very slowly and remove the batteries from the remote.
2. After removing the batteries, use a Philips screwdriver size 000 to remove the screw on the remote. If your Roku remote is not screwed, you can move to the next step.
3. Next, hold the remote firmly in your hand and tilt it open using a plastic opening tool.
4. Carefully dismantle the remote and ensure that no parts fall down or get damaged, especially the motherboard.
5. You shall go ahead to check if the buttons are misplaced or if there is a dirt accumulation.
6. Clean the internal parts with a fine microfibre cloth. Make sure that you don’t damage the diminutive circuits on the motherboard.
7. Position the button pad in the right place and reassemble the parts. Then, close the remote and screw it.
8. Insert the batteries and close the battery compartment using the back cover.
After fixing this successfully, your remote starts to work without any errors. If it does, try to reset the Roku remote to fix the issue. Moreover, if you are still facing issues with the remote controller, it is better to replace the Roku remote or try contacting Roku customer support to solve the problem.
If customer support takes time to reach out, you can reach out to our Roku community forum anytime to learn about the peculiar details of the Roku TV or Roku TV remote.
