Sticky Back Cover (Black Rubber Grip) of Logitech Harmony 675

[sjith]

Hi FMs

Last week I bought a Logitech Harmony 675 Remote in a discouted price of nearly 1000 Rs
It was a box pack from the old stock of a dealer
When open it and Started to use it, I found it sticky back rubber cover like an insulation tape
Tried to replace it from the store but all the are showing the same problem
Tried to clean it with many cleaning solutions available with me but no result

WHAT TO DO ?

any FMs experienced this problem ? if so share the solutions please

 

[aphile]

I found some of these logitech harmony remotes with same problem in a stock mobilization sale of an electronic store, the price was equal to rupees 900/- and
step back due to this sticky back cover. those time I thought its due to age or storage in a container or something.

 

[captrajesh]

Since they are stored in warehouses with little ventilation which might even have asbestos roofing, and thus subjected to sustained high temperatures, the rubber would've started to disintegrate. No amount of solutions would help.

However, if you want to tide over the problem, dab them with generous quantities of Talcum powder if required a few times and you should be done.