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Joystick problem
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:14 am
by :FI:Nellip
Well after over 4 years loyal service my wonderful MS FFB2 stick has died
Cause of death? The wife spilled a full mug of tea over it
The joystick and buttons still work but the FFB doesn't - on the game controllers diagnostic in control panel it says there is no power to it?
Anyone got any thoughts on either home or professional repair before I dig deep and buy a new one on ebay?
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:56 am
by :FI:Sneaky_Russian
1) switch cleaner spray
2) mop over with some soft dry paint brushes (artists not B&Q specials)
3) blow dry with a not too hot hair dryer
4) if all else fails a liberal dose of WD40 to affected area - mop with tissue after
5) if that fails it looks like e-bay
Now about this Joysyick . . . .
check the power supply with a meter
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:57 pm
by Badger
It sounds daft but if the tea had sugar in it then there's probably not a lot that can be done. Otherwise just let it completely dry off. The FFB thingy is usually a LV motor with an off-set weight, so sugar + motor ain't good!
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:26 pm
by :FI:Nellip
No sugar thankfully
But it's dried overnight
Looks like I will have to take it apart and take a look.
Wish me luck?
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:28 pm
by Badger
Good Luck!!
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Dramatic Music)
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:10 am
by :FI:Igor
Unplug the joystick and soak it in warm distilled water (DO NOT USE SOAP), dry completely. If it still doesn't work, attach a red tag and dispose of IAW local procedures (dumptser) Typically contact cleaner will not remove food type contamination from keyboards and such.
Igor da 'yeah, my A+ Certification is good for sum thin!?'