How to Fix or Replace Buttons in a Jakks Pacific Plug and Play TV Game
Introducción
Jakks Pacific Plug and Plays are a rare find around this decade. They can be of high value to some video game collectors. If you own one, you should repair it and get it to work on your TV again, not just for the value, but for the actual fun game. Do note that you should wash your hands before and after handling any old batteries due to the dangers of exposed battery acid.
Remove the single screw from the battery panel using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Remove the battery panel from the device.
Remove the batteries using your fingers.
Caution: Battery acid on your skin can cause itching, pain, redness, and burning. Either wear gloves in the process or wash your hands after holding old batteries that have leaked acid.
Scrub the metal battery connectors by twirling the steel brush to get a less dull color on the metal and have some luster to it.
Potential for device damage: Wash the steel brush after scrubbing the metal in the battery panel to avoid trapping any battery acid inside of the brush for future projects.
Scrub and twist the end connectors of the Plug and Play against the brush so the tarnished/exposed surface can shine again.
Be sure to stick the whole connector into the brush to get inside of it as well. This is crucial to make sure that the connectors still work with the television.