How Do You Find A Replacement Remote Control?
Channel surfing just isn’t the same if you have to, ugh, actually get off the couch to switch stations. How archaic. Yet you’ve long ago lost your circa-1975 TV remote and have no clue where to turn for a replacement. Fear not: Though it’s more complicated to find a replacement for an older remote, it can be done. Copy down your television’s or VCR’s model number, which is printed in your user’s manual (have you lost that too?) and on the front or back of the TV or VCR. Visit the Web site of the manufacturer (i.e. Zenith, Sony) and read the frequently asked questions (FAQ), or find the section on remote control help. Yes, the popularity of this question has led to it having its own section on many Web sites. The manufacturer’s site usually provides the procedure for replacing a lost or broken remote. E-mail or call the manufacturer if you cannot find an answer on the Web. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses for customer service are always provided on Web sites. Provide the manufacturer
