Television button issue

[Random_Spock]

I just saw that my Toshiba flat screen tv (2006 sd model), has a button (one of the channel buttons) that has gotten somewhat recessed.

I'm wondering if there's a safe way to get it put back the way it was.

I was thinking of using either a tooth pick as a lever or a eyeglass screwdriver to do the job.

Anyone else run into a similar issue with their tv's? If so, how did you go about fixing it?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks .

 

[Amaris]

Not my TV, but my flat screen monitor had a similar issue. I removed the entire casing, and rerouted the wiring to relieve the pressure. I don't recommend that as a course of action. If you do try to get the button from being recessed, make sure you take precautions:

Unplug the TV, and hold the power button for 10 seconds. This discharges the capacitors inside the television. Then you can try to pop the button out with an eyeglass screwdriver (wear rubber soled shoes). Yeah, this sounds a bit extreme for a button, but you can't be certain what is causing the issue underneath the button, and I certainly wouldn't want you to come to any harm.

 

[CorporalCaptain]

Can't you just use the remote instead? If it were me, I'd forget about the broken button on the console itself. Doesn't seem worth the risk of making the console worse.

 

[Random_Spock]

Can't you just use the remote instead? If it were me, I'd forget about the broken button on the console itself. Doesn't seem worth the risk of making the console worse.

I would... but the sob who sold me and my mom the tv kept the original remote. So I had to resort to using the tv. I can use the cable one up to an extent, but it won't go down to the channel I use for watching movies or playing games. I can use the other channel button just fine, but it sucks that this one screwed up .

Been wondering if there were any good universal controllers out there tbh, give the tv itself a nice break, button wise. It would be nice to be able to turn channels on it without having to resort to doing it manually via the tv itself.

Not my TV, but my flat screen monitor had a similar issue. I removed the entire casing, and rerouted the wiring to relieve the pressure. I don't recommend that as a course of action. If you do try to get the button from being recessed, make sure you take precautions:

Unplug the TV, and hold the power button for 10 seconds. This discharges the capacitors inside the television. Then you can try to pop the button out with an eyeglass screwdriver (wear rubber soled shoes). Yeah, this sounds a bit extreme for a button, but you can't be certain what is causing the issue underneath the button, and I certainly wouldn't want you to come to any harm.

Thanks. I had a similar situation with my older tv... only I ended up having to take off the buttons . The bottom parts were still there so I could change channels thankfully number wise.

Good point. I'd figure it was an accidental over press. But who knows... I'd hate to be hurt.

 

[Owain Taggart]

Been wondering if there were any good universal controllers out there tbh, give the tv itself a nice break, button wise. It would be nice to be able to turn channels on it without having to resort to doing it manually via the tv itself.

I would recommend a Logitech Harmony 350. It's basic in terms of the harmony line, but it is a very good remote for what it is. I have one myself and I'm very pleased with it. What you do is connect it to your computer, tell it the TV model you have in addition to any DVR or cable box, and it does the rest.

http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60

There are more advanced models, but I actually downgraded to this one as my previous one, a 650, was giving me too many problems and it's performed better.

 

[CorporalCaptain]

Can't you just use the remote instead? If it were me, I'd forget about the broken button on the console itself. Doesn't seem worth the risk of making the console worse.

I would... but the sob who sold me and my mom the tv kept the original remote.

Ugh!

 

[Random_Spock]

Been wondering if there were any good universal controllers out there tbh, give the tv itself a nice break, button wise. It would be nice to be able to turn channels on it without having to resort to doing it manually via the tv itself.

I would recommend a Logitech Harmony 350. It's basic in terms of the harmony line, but it is a very good remote for what it is. I have one myself and I'm very pleased with it. What you do is connect it to your computer, tell it the TV model you have in addition to any DVR or cable box, and it does the rest.

http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60

There are more advanced models, but I actually downgraded to this one as my previous one, a 650, was giving me too many problems and it's performed better.

Cool. Thanks for the link . That's awesome. Will keep it in mind. Looking around right now.

Can't you just use the remote instead? If it were me, I'd forget about the broken button on the console itself. Doesn't seem worth the risk of making the console worse.

I would... but the sob who sold me and my mom the tv kept the original remote.

Ugh!

Yea some people... wanted to kick her in the butt for doing that at the time . If you're going to sell a tv, then have a spare remote to give the person you're selling it to.

 

[Melakon]

I had a universal remote years ago, so maybe they're more sophisticated now. The power, volume, and channel selector worked fine, but it couldn't access the onboard menus.

 

[SPCTRE]

So... could this whole thing be considered a... hot button issue?







I'll see myself out.

 

[Random_Spock]

So... could this whole thing be considered a... hot button issue?







I'll see myself out.

Ha ha.

Just one button over the line .

I had a universal remote years ago, so maybe they're more sophisticated now. The power, volume, and channel selector worked fine, but it couldn't access the onboard menus.

Yea they've gotten better. Still quite a bit of programming number wise though.

Just need something to give the old tv a break channel changing wise.

 

[Misfit Toy]

Been wondering if there were any good universal controllers out there tbh, give the tv itself a nice break, button wise. It would be nice to be able to turn channels on it without having to resort to doing it manually via the tv itself.

I would recommend a Logitech Harmony 350. It's basic in terms of the harmony line, but it is a very good remote for what it is. I have one myself and I'm very pleased with it. What you do is connect it to your computer, tell it the TV model you have in addition to any DVR or cable box, and it does the rest.

http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60

I've got the same one and I love it.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

I've had 3 Harmony 880's. It does more things, and can power up multiple devices with a single button.

The reason I've had 3, is that, while Logitech has great ideas & designs, their physical quality can be pretty bad. Remotes, overpriced mice, etc.

As far as ISP Zombie's issue, the button may have come loose, inside the TV and basically the whole button assembly might be getting pushed in.

If it's not broken, it might just be a case of a screw or two needing tightening. Use all the precautions mentioned by Rainbow Dash.

You could also probably find an original remote for the TV on ebay. You might find the OEM part# for the remote on the Toshiba website, or another website using the TV's model#.

 

[Trekker4747]

... TV's still have buttons?

 

[BillJ]

Might be time to buy a new TV.

 

[Random_Spock]

Might be time to buy a new TV.

It still works, therefore no new tv. Keeping it until it kicks the bucket. Been doing the same for a long time.

... TV's still have buttons?

Older models do. Mine's from 06'. Maybe they call them different names now, but I still refer to them as buttons.

 

[Amaris]

As far as I know, TVs still have buttons.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

So... could this whole thing be considered a... hot button issue?







I'll see myself out.

You forgot to put on sunglasses and go YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHH

 

[Random_Spock]

As far as I know, TVs still have buttons.

Boy do I feel old now. They're just a lot smaller. I remember number buttons on tv's. Man I miss my old Zenith. Lasted 12 years. Was a work horse .

 

[Amaris]

As far as I know, TVs still have buttons.

Boy do I feel old now. They're just a lot smaller. I remember number buttons on tv's. Man I miss my old Zenith. Lasted 12 years. Was a work horse .

My first TV was a 13" Zenith black and white. It got about 4 channels with rabbit ears, and I'd use it to sneak episodes of Star Trek TNG instead of going to sleep for school the next day.

After that, I owned another Zenith, it was a 13" COLOR TV, that only got two channels: Channel 2, and Channel 45. Fortunately, Star Trek aired on 45, and it came in crystal clear. That was about the time I got my first VCR, a dilapidated JVC that was missing the tracking control knob. I would watch the cop of Star Trek VI my friend had taped off of HBO for me.

Also, it would occasionally pick up answering machine messages, for some reason.

 

[Owain Taggart]

The reason I've had 3, is that, while Logitech has great ideas & designs, their physical quality can be pretty bad. Remotes, overpriced mice, etc.

Yeah, I do agree. In general, Logitech's quality is very hit and miss. Their remotes used to be better before Logitech bought them out. The one I had, the 650, had nothing but problems. I had an earlier model that was very good from the pre-Logitech days that lasted me close to 5 years before it started failing and was sad to have to replace it. Got the 650 as a replacement and it didn't last a year before its problems drove me insane. They're known problems too, and they know about them, and despite that they still sell the same model without any revisions. The 350 has been reliable in comparison and I think the lack of complexity helps it, ie no screen to drain and trick the battery sensor. Might not be adequate for those seeking more options and units to control, but works for my needs. The nice thing about the Harmony remotes in general is the lack of having to really program them since it's all database driven, ie no stupid godawful codes to mess with.