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richardjack57
3 years agoFriendly Neighbour
Telus slim line remote
My remote just stopped working so I changed the batteries. Put the remote down for 1/2 hr and when I picked it up it was hot to the touch around the battery compartment. I removed the batteries, and ...
xray
3 years agoHero
It sounds like there is a short in the power circuit.
Were the dead batteries you took out leaking? Was there any residue in the battery compartment?
Do not use the remote or the batteries that overheated as both are probably damaged.
- richardjack573 years agoFriendly Neighbour
No they weren't and there was no corrosion either. Chucked the batteries and patiently waiting for a new remote
- A-B3 years ago
Community Manager
Gotcha. Did you order the replacement online or did you call in?