PSR 700 Feels Sticky

[GRScanner]

Hello,

Has anyone ever had their 700 develop what feels like a sticky film over the rubberized parts of the case?
It feels like maybe soda or some sugary drink has been spilled on it.
But I know this has never happened.

I tried cleaning it with electronic wipes, doesn't do a thing.
Still sticky. I'm wondering if the rubber isn't breaking down.

 

[bharvey2]

GRScanner,

I don't have a PSR 700 but I have experienced the problem you are having with things like the rubber membranes of remote controls (like for TVs) What I have don't is wash them like crazy with a lot of rubbing alcohol after I've removed them. that usually does the trick. It seems to take a lot though. If you can't remove the membrane first, I'd be cautious of using too much though.

bharvey2

 

[lehigh4me]

Yes, my 700 is doing the same thing. I am hoping the coating wears off soon. lol

 

[GRScanner]

GRScanner,

I don't have a PSR 700 but I have experienced the problem you are having with things like the rubber membranes of remote controls (like for TVs) What I have don't is wash them like crazy with a lot of rubbing alcohol after I've removed them. that usually does the trick. It seems to take a lot though. If you can't remove the membrane first, I'd be cautious of using too much though.

bharvey2

Rubbing alcohol? Sounds dangerous

 

[GRScanner]

Yes, my 700 is doing the same thing. I am hoping the coating wears off soon. lol

Please let me know if you find a solution.
I was thinking of something like talcum powder... or something like that, maybe.

 

[bharvey2]

Rubbing alcohol? Sounds dangerous

The rubbing alcohol could have been dangerous. Since I was experiencing the problem on an aftermarket TV remote I didn't have much invested in it and replacement would have been more of an irritant that a financial burden. As I mentioned I disassembled it before applying alcohol. I believe I used compressed air right afterword to dry it all out.

bharvey2