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==Question==
 
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''' The LED on my Mini Controller is always lit, and it no longer seems to send commands. What can I try? '''
 
''' The LED on my Mini Controller is always lit, and it no longer seems to send commands. What can I try? '''
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==Answer==
 
==Answer==
  
This indicates that one of the buttons might be stuck. Examine them closely and pop any stuck buttons out. If this does not do it, rap the Mini Controller on a hard flat surface. If the light still stays on, then your Mini Controller is defective.
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*This typically indicates that one of the buttons might be stuck. Examine them closely and pop any stuck buttons out.  
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*Check that a cell phone charger or other device is not plugged into a nearby outlet. Sometimes this will happen where unplugging the interfering device will cause the light to go out and signals to again be sent.
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*Try unplugging and re-plugging the mini controller or using a different outlet.

Latest revision as of 19:59, 20 May 2014

Question

The LED on my Mini Controller is always lit, and it no longer seems to send commands. What can I try?

Answer

  • This typically indicates that one of the buttons might be stuck. Examine them closely and pop any stuck buttons out.
  • Check that a cell phone charger or other device is not plugged into a nearby outlet. Sometimes this will happen where unplugging the interfering device will cause the light to go out and signals to again be sent.
  • Try unplugging and re-plugging the mini controller or using a different outlet.