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==Question==
 
==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.
  
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 be again be able to be sent.  Also try unplugging and replugging the minicontroller or using a different outlet.
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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.