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Feb3-13, 07:41 PM   #1
 

fan remote control battery


Hello forum,

I have a ceiling fan with a remote control. The battery dies too quickly. There is only one IC in the little circuit board. I would like to understand where the issue is.
Can I do that with a voltmeter? But where would I look? What approach? Where would I measure the voltage to troubleshoot it?

Thanks,
fisico30
 
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Feb4-13, 10:57 AM   #2
 
Unfortunatly I doubt there is much you will be able to do. It is probably just a poorly designed product. I would reach out to the manufacturer and ask for a replacement.
 
Feb4-13, 02:14 PM   #3
 
Thank you.
It does not seem a complicated device.....maybe something is drawing current and discharging the battery too fast...
hard to tell.

thanks

fisico30
 
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