Sony RMT-D197A Battery Contactor Repair

Step 1 Sony RMT-D197A Battery Contactor Repair



• Place the remote on a solid, sturdy surface.
• Use a putty knife to gently pry open the remote.
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Step 2



• Remove the front panel from the remote.
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Step 3
• Wear safety glasses and use caution when handling a hot soldering iron.
• Use the soldering iron to gently desolder the damaged battery contactor.
• Keep in mind the battery contactor can easily break so make sure to be gentle with the soldering iron.
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Step 4
• Use a pair of tweezers to remove the spring from the contactor.
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Step 5
• Use the soldering iron to melt solder onto the empty hole.
• Make sure to accurately place the spring into the correct position.
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Step 6
• Reattach the two halves of the remote.
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Step 7
• Insert batteries and try out your remote.
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