R button on my DS lite not so responsive

[Ivo]

Is there a possible simple tweak to this? It didn't stop working, but I have to press with more intent or hold it to get a contact. Maybe I need to replace a part?

Is this a usual problem?

EDIT: I guess I should try to blow some compressed air into it. I find it strange that the R button is affected but not the other one.

Ivo.

[RCBH928]

i have a problem with L button my 64 controller
the button seems to move slowly, it doesn't click,
like dirt is clogging its movement . I don't know how to fix it

[newt42]

Same thing happened to me. I eventually had to completely re-solder in a new button.

Once the intense blowing (wait... nevermind) stops working, thats about when you'll need to get the damn thing replaced. I only had to spend 7 bucks plus shipping on mine, but I cant remember the site I got it from.

DS Lite replacement:

http://www.gaminggenerations.com/store/ ... -2514.html

[Ivo]

Same thing happened to me. I eventually had to completely re-solder in a new button.

Once the intense blowing (wait... nevermind) stops working, thats about when you'll need to get the damn thing replaced.

So needing to "clean" the thing means the button is already somewhat destroyed? I understood that the button *may* be ok and I just need to clean it. But the *may* is may be, may not be.

Ivo.

[Ivo]

Well, I guess I could order these:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1466

Apparently this repair is one of the easiest as I just need to remove the bottom part of the casing and won't even need to touch the motherboard etc. Has anyone done this before? I could use the confidence before I order the tri-wing and replacement part. Also would like a decent video with the camera focused throughout...

Ivo.