The conductive paint on the underside of the buttons eventually wears out. I seem to recall there being a way to reapply it, but that was with older remotes, some time ago. I've no idea if such a solution still exists, or would work with the Tivo remote.
Remotes do wear out, fortunately they're not terribly expensive to replace. It might also be worth considering a replacement universal style remote, one with more durable buttons and perhaps an extended warranty. Otherwise, just buy a new Tivo remote. >I was wondering what you do when just certain buttons on the remote don't > work anymore? The ones that are the problem are the Mute and Volume > mostly, > but the TiVo button on one. It seems to be pushed in a little. > I do use these buttons quite frequently, but they just seem to be worn > out. > I keep putting in new batteries thinking that is the reason, and while it > does seem to help for a short time, but then they're gone again. I really > don't think it's the batteries if the other buttons are not affected. I > have > two remotes like this, both TiVo remotes that came with the units. I have > the S3. > > Do I need to buy a new remote, and will this keep happening?
