why does the up button on my apple remote not work?

Hey par2eagle,

I'd check out the following article for troubleshooting the issue you're encountering with your Apple Remote:

Troubleshooting the Apple Remote

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1722

Hope that helps,

David

I had the same problem. After looking at various ways to reset/reprogram the remote, I finally pulled out some hand sanitizer and cleaned the remote. Chances are my 8 year old left a trace of peanut butter around the button and it jammed. It's been working fine since I cleared out the goop.

I don't even have kids, but out of desperation with my right button not working, I tried the hand sanitizer idea and va la! Thanks, Chris DM!

The hand sanitizer fixed the issue! The right directional button wasn't working and after wiping it down -- voila!-- it works!

Wow...this worked...my apple remote looked completely clean...obviously not...

Took about a teaspoon of Purell, wiped it heavily around the big circle for 30 seconds...dried the excess off with some tissues...and about 30 seconds later it worked...and my children now think I am a hero

I used wipes and it fixed the problem. Thank you

It's a brilliant idea, thank you! I was already looking for a new remote as my up button didn't work! And just one wet wipe solved the problem:))) I hardly believe it:)))

Chris DM you're truly a lifesaver... I could not figure out why I couldn't toggle right. Great advice on how to clean the remote and now I can go back to watching my netflix and hulu.....yay!!!

You are a genius!!! Worked for me too. Thanks soooo much !!!