remote control replacement

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  1. karltimbe

    karltimbe Member

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    Howdy,

    friend has an old hard drive media player like this one.
    the thin remote is knackered - completely dead.

    what option are there to replace it ??
    outside of emailing the company - are other off-the-shelf/argos remotes any good for these units ?
    are these small media remotes a certain frequency ??

    can a usb remote work - like used for media pc's ?

    nothing coming up on ebay.

    thx
    k
     
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    well there are learning remotes that you program by pointing the original remote at the learning remote and it "learns" that way, but if your original remote is dead i don't think you have many options other than contacting the manufacturer and seeing if they sell it as a separate item.
     
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    why not just do a google search on the remotes part number, and find one and buy it? im sure you will be able to find a place that sells remotes.
     
  4. karltimbe

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    thanks folks,

    just found some-one at work with the same type media drive and remote. Also found the company who supply them but for €30.
    Would prefer to get a more sturdy learner remote for €30 than the small flimsy ones that broke.

    so- any recommendations on a leaner remote ? about the €30 mark.

    thanks for the help
    k
     
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