Brewsd Posted September 10, 2021 Posted September 10, 2021 Hi folks, Haven’t seen anything here using the search so… I recently acquired a used X-55 that obviously came from a cat-lover I’d like to clean it properly, and that likely means I’ll be opening it up. I also am noticing some of the buttons don’t quite feel clicky. Haven’t hooked it up yet to test all functions(still using my trusty X-52), but honestly I’d like to get in there and clean up as much of the internals as I can before I start using it. Any bright ideas on how to remove the cat hair effectively without hurting the soft finish as well as refurbish/clean up the contacts and axes while I have this thing apart? Thanks!
Bossco82 Posted September 10, 2021 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) I wouldn't jump to taking it apart just yet. I would give it a spray with something like screen cleaner and use something like a clean cheap paint brush to work it over the hotas. You could try some rubbing alcohol and a cotton bud around the edges of the sticking switches. Cat hairs are a pain in the backside for anything regarding computers but its their dander (the fine dust) that is the problems, it gets into everywhere. One trick I use on stubborn marks for a mouse, keyboard or game controller are face wipe to remove make up. They get any grease off. Edited September 10, 2021 by Bossco82 1
Brewsd Posted September 10, 2021 Author Posted September 10, 2021 Good deal, I’ll try that then. Thanks!
Bossco82 Posted September 10, 2021 Posted September 10, 2021 I also have an X-55 hotas. If you need any help mapping send me a pm i'll happily share my controller files.
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