Logitech Harmony 880 LCD Remote Control - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

You will need to dis-assemble the remote and try to completely dry it out. You will need to remove the battery cover and the batteries. Inside the battery compartment should have very small screws with a phillips head. You will need to use a jeweler's screwdriver set to remove the screws. Then you should be able to use a flatblade screwdriver from the jeweler's set to seperate the remote control case. If the iced tea was sweetened with sugar then you will need to clean up the residue with rubbing alcohol and a q-tip after you have dried it out. Once the case is seperated you will need to shake out any excess water. Then use a can of compressed air or a air compressor to blow out the excess liquid from the remote. You can also use a hair dryer for this process. Once it is completely dried out it should start working again. You might need to leave it dis-assembled overnight so it can dry out completely.

The problem may be either a stuck "0" button, or the contact on the control board is dirty. You can take the remote apart by removing the screws and slowly separating the top and bottom halves of the remote. There should be 2 screws on the back of the remote (1 is hidden under the battery/cover). If you need further assistance let me know.

Once the screws are out, using your finger nail (I find the thumb is best), with the remote display side up - do the following: At the very narrowest part of the remote, with the display facing up, wedge your nail in and down. This will spread the cover just a bit. Move forwards and backwards, and you should get the retaining clips to "pop' out from the top half. Do one side completly before the other, there are 4 "clips" per side. If you did this carefully, you will not have broken any of the clips, nor scratched the plastic. When re-assembling, be sure the IR / USB cover is properly in place before evenly snapping the top and bottom halves back together. Hint, if you look very carefully in the seam, you can actually tell where the 4 clips are as there is a slight indent and it is a bit darker.

If you do not want to damage the case edge, or break the clips....DO NOT use a screw driver, and do not force anything very far into the seam.

I do not know where to get a replacement keypad, but I just fixed the one that I have. On the surface that comes into contact with the circuit board, the keys have a matt black appearance, except for the malfunctioning volume keys. The volume keys looked glossy. I am guessing that oils from our skin have passed through the rubbery keypads and built up on the inside preventing the keys from activating the contacts on the circuit board. I took some adhesive tape remover solvent with a Qtip and lightly wiped it off the keypad, and it works like new. I first tried isopropyl alcohol, and it did not remove the glossy appearance. I hope this helps you.
JDR

Number 1, there are 2 versions of the Logitech 880 Harmony:

You have either the (standard) 880 Harmony, or
the (PRO) 880 Harmony.

Number 2, BOTH versions require a BASE UNIT to RECHARGE the batteries.

I have located the user manual for the standard model here:

http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/fattach_get.php?p_sid=36tFryOj&p_li=&p_accessibility=&p_redirect=&p_tbl=9&p_id=5135&p_created=1152806515&p_olh=0

Alternately, the user manual for the "PRO" model is located here:

http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/fattach_get.php?p_sid=ZaqdtyOj&p_li=&p_accessibility=&p_redirect=&p_file_id=325891&p_tbl=9&p_id=3693&p_created=1208548871&p_olh=0


Hope this helps!

Mine does that on occasion. Is the blue light on in the charger base? If yes, check the connections on the charger base and the back of the remote to be certain they are clean. Does the remote do anything when you place it in the charger? If no to the blue light or the response of the remote, be certain the wall outlet is working, test the wall adapter, test the charger base. A voltmeter is handy for this. The only way to determine where your problem is, is to check to be certain all connections and pieces are doing their jobs. Test one at a time, divide and conquer. I hope this gives you some hints that lead you to a solution to your problem.

After disconnecting the cable from the remote, I would remove the battery cover and the battery. Wait 5 minutes, replace the battery and cover and see what happens. You may need to reprogram the remote after this using the software from the link below.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/440/3864&hub=1&cl=us,en?osid=1

You can download the software to program your remote from the site below.

When adding devices, the Roku is listed under Satellite Receivers. I have a Harmony 880 and recently programmed it to add a Roku.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/440/2984&hub=1&cl=us,en?osid=13

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the only thing I can suggest that has seemed to work is to take the batteries out. Good luck

Found instructions in another post for removing the back plate. Trying to clean contacts and buttons to make it work.

See here for a guide on replacing the IR LEDs in this remote:
Link

See this link for instructions on replacing the IR LEDs:
Link

http://www.xdiv.com/remotes/
http://www.xdiv.com/remotes/

Ur main IC incoder is dead is peace junk now.
Tries to return it that all u can do.
Keep trying with new batteries see if digital display come back that all u could do.

If you can manage to open it, just clean the rubber pad, slightly rub with cotton moisten with alcohol

change the battery with a new one.

connect to a computer but first you'l need the harmony software from logitech then it should come back

take it apart.on the back of the push buttons there is a graphite coating.sometimes oil gets on it and it won't work properly.clean the pc board gold contact areas and the back of the carbon buttons.if the carbon is worn off,cut a small piece of foil 1/8 inch in diameter,and glue it to the back of the button. that will make contact with the pc board foil to make it work.

You will need to install the Harmony software on your computer. link here:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/440/372&cl=us,en?WT.ac=sc|downloads||dd

Once installed you will need to set up an account. When done the user interface is pretty simple. Just follow instructions to choose ALL your components and the activities you want then "update" the remote. You will need the usb cable that came with your remote to connect and update the remote. If the installer did not provide them you will need to contact them to get it.It was part of your new remote packaging. Also cable is available on line pretty cheap. I would suggest not using these installers again. This should have been explained to you.
If any problems call the logitech help line, they are very good at explainning in detail what you need to do.
Good Luck!