Sticky button on Reo Mini

[toddos]

Just today I've started to have issues with my Mini firing on its own. It seems like the button isn't springing back as much as it should (not "sticky" as in juice got into the button area). Is this a known issue? Is there a simple DIY fix I could do? Or should I just contact Rob directly?

The Mini is about 3 months old, and has become my only PV. I'll have to buy another Reo in order to be able to send this one in for repair .

Thanks

 

[blondie1964]

send Robert email with issue, he's awesome

 

[redeyedancer]

Just today I've started to have issues with my Mini firing on its own. It seems like the button isn't springing back as much as it should (not "sticky" as in juice got into the button area). Is this a known issue? Is there a simple DIY fix I could do? Or should I just contact Rob directly?

The Mini is about 3 months old, and has become my only PV. I'll have to buy another Reo in order to be able to send this one in for repair .

Thanks

Take a q tip with some alcohol on it run it around the button letting some fluid run down the button. push the button up and down repeatedly.Let it dry before you use the mod.If this doesn't work pm me.

 

[toddos]

Take a q tip with some alcohol on it run it around the button letting some fluid run down the button. push the button up and down repeatedly.Let it dry before you use the mod.If this doesn't work pm me.

Thanks. I'll try that once I'm home from work. If it's still sticking after that, I'll definitely pm you.

 

[Big Hitter]

Take a q tip with some alcohol on it run it around the button letting some fluid run down the button. push the button up and down repeatedly.Let it dry before you use the mod.If this doesn't work pm me.

Building mods 23 hours a day and helping customers the 24th ..... You da'Man Rob

 

[RedAlert]

I get the sticky butto non my Grand about every 2 months. It only happens on the one I take to work. When it starts to stick, I disassemble the switch, pop the button out, and give everything a good cleaning. It's not the easiest thing to do, and you can mess up the mod if you're not careful. The number one culprit to a sticky button, for me at least, is pocket fuzz. Something so stupid can really play havoc on something so great.

 

[redeyedancer]

They can get dirty I have had to clean mine a few times on my mini. I use the mini to do all the outside dirty work a good cleaning works.You can flush it with hot water just make sure to let it dry and apply some noalox.I use compressed air to flush out the excess water

 

[toddos]

Just to follow up on this, I gave the button area a good soaking in 99% isopropyl and then moved it up and down and twisted it a number of times. At first it didn't appear to do anything, but suddenly the "spring" came back. Re-noaloxed and no more unintended battery-firing.

I'll have to remember to clean the button area more than once every three months

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Just to follow up on this, I gave the button area a good soaking in 99% isopropyl and then moved it up and down and twisted it a number of times. At first it didn't appear to do anything, but suddenly the "spring" came back. Re-noaloxed and no more unintended battery-firing.

I'll have to remember to clean the button area more than once every three months

Thanks for your followup, Toddos! Glad to hear its working well for ya!

 

[ajkron]

this just happened to me. tried roberts suggestion and it worked like a charm. nothing more stressful than having a mini that dont work!

much thanks

 

[redeyedancer]

Hot water works well to run tap water over the button area and push the button up and down it removes any buildup

 

[ajkron]

well it worked for a little while and and now everytime i put a battery in it it starts to spark

any suggestions?

 

[lostknitter]

Are you using a new atty or carto, sounds like it is shorting

 

[mlinky]

Sounds like an atty is shorting the mod to me.

That said, also make sure to clean the tip of the firing pin and add a small dab of Noalox.

 

[ajkron]

Are you using a new atty or carto, sounds like it is shorting

i tried a used one and an old one and both were sparkin

 

[ajkron]

i tried a used one and an old one and both were sparkin

sorry meant used on and new one

 

[lostknitter]

If it is happening on more than one atty/carto, I would PM Rob.

 

[ajkron]

yea might have to send it to him cause feels like the spring is shot

 

[lostknitter]

Rob will get it fixed and back to you quickly, I had to send one in also and had it back within a week including mail time.

 

[Big Hitter]

Did you blow it out and let it dry first ??