Sticky Switches on a N64 Console and a Controller

[RockyRaccoon]

Basically. I got an N64 recently. it was...how do you say...Loved. a lot.

Apprently at some point... some sticky substance..(I can imagine either orange juice...or Furit Jucice... something like that. ) in the on/off switch, and on one of the controllers that came with it.

What can I use to "Unstick" these buttons and switches? I've tried Windex..and while that fixes the problem for 4 hours...the sticky stuff then resets itself...and I need to respray to make it easy to slide again.

How can I physically remove this stuff short of not having to take the system apart to get underneath the switches?

~Rocky

[RockyRaccoon]

Wait...I found something that works.

I let the Windex Soak over night...instead of wiping it off. Switch works fine now...no stick!

I just hope Windex does'nt ruin or eat through the plastic however...

~Rocky

[omnedon]

If you want to premanently solve it, disassembly and hot soapy water is the way.

[davidleeroth]

I hope the MB didn't get too wet. Liquid+electricity=the darnest things.

[autobotracing]

If you want to premanently solve it, disassembly and hot soapy water is the way.

yes that is correct!



Ive tested many methods of fixing this issues and disassembly and full wash is the best results.