How to Repair a Card ShufflerThe machine worked great to begin with and then after a couple of days, it began to get slow and sluggish like the batteries were giving out. I thought to myself, this machine is not worth a toot and figured we had wasted our money and it would go in the trash.
Remove Batteries to Avoid CorrosionIf you know you are not going to be using an item for a long time that requires or has batteries, I would recommended to remove it. That way you avoid battery corrosion, like what happened to my spare mouse here.
Repairing A Frayed Electronic CordElectronic cables like phone and laptop chargers get very hot and bent out of shape easily. This cable in particular is $29 from the manufacturer. With the help of a spring from a pen, you can get many more years out of your cables.
Using Rice for Wet GadgetsI dropped my smartphone in a tub full of water. I buried my wet smartphone in a bowl of rice grains overnight. The next day when I tried to turn on my dead phone, it turned on and worked properly again.
Protecting a Television Remote ControlOur television remote control circuit board was constantly building up oil from our hands and would not control our television. My husband cleaned the circuit board and I wrapped the remote control in Saran Wrap and secured it with scotch tape on the back. It has worked properly for weeks.
Bracelet to Fix Broken Camera HingeAfter someone accidentally broke my camera's hinged opening, I couldn't keep it closed to use it anymore. Rather than get another one, I tried fitting one of those rubber bracelets around the camera to hold it shut.
Fixing iPhone 4 Broken Back GlassReplacing a back on an iPhone 4 is super simple and a whole lot cheaper than getting a new phone. All you need are a few tools and a replacement back that can be purchase for fairly inexpensive.
Save Cell Phone CordsCell phone recharging cords get a lot of use and abuse. To save both ends of recharging cord, wrap some electrical tape around the base of both plugs ends. That way, it will protect the wires from getting weak when being pulled out of phone and plug ends.
Check Amazon For Replacement Charging CordsWhen you need a charger cord for your Nintendo DS or DSI, always check at amazon.com first before buying another one. I bought one for four dollars and that included shipping. Of course, as soon as I ordered it on the internet, then we found the old charger. LOL.
Use Your Phone Camera to Check Your Remote BatteryIf your remote (for your TV or other similar device) stops working, but you're not sure if it's the battery or the connection, you can check this by using your cell phone camera.
Rubbing Alcohol For Cleaning A DiscPut a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and wipe the disc clean. Air dry.
Use Rice to Absorb Excess Moisture in ElectronicsI washed my cell phone in the washing machine. I got it out , took it all apart, and placed it in a bag of rice. It is working fine now.
Saving a Water Logged Cell PhoneEver dropped your cell phone in a puddle, or worse, the toilet? If your cell takes an unexpected dunking, follow these steps to avoid a trip to the gadget graveyard.
Use Baking Soda for Wet ElectronicsIf you have ever dropped your cell phone in water, you know how frustrating that can be! Try this tip next time. Put the phone in a ziplock baggie with baking soda. I have never had to try it, but it sounds logical.
Saving a Wet CellphoneI have saved my cellphone three times from certain death and I wish to pass along the technique. I dropped it once into a puddle under a vacation home I had rented, a fluke happening as I was looking at the rainwater puddling under the home.
Watch Cell Phones in Hot WeatherI left my cell phone in my car for 2 hours with the heat index down here in the Rio Grande Valley being 110. When I picked it up, it was DEAD. No way to turn it on, or to charge it.
How to Save a Scratched CD/DVDSpray the entire surface down with Pledge. Wait about 10 - 15 seconds. Wipe of Pledge until the product is completely dry. Something in Pledge smooths over the imperfections making the DVD/CD playable again.
Transferring Cellphone InformationMy sister dropped her new cell phone in my Icee. She totally fried it. All you have to do to fix it is simply buy a new or used phone, depending if you are high in money or whatever.
Beware Battery TestersAll of a sudden, my Kodak Easy Share digital camera would turn off as soon as it turned on. Or do nothing. Changing batteries didn't help. I even tested all the batteries on a battery tester.
Reprogramming the Universal RemoteIf you are using a universal remote it will lose its programming when you change the batteries. Instead of having to look up the correct code, etc., write the code on the remote-either inside the battery cover or on the back.
