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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Petrol on October 06, 2015, 04:25:53 PM

Title: X55 button stuck on in test screen
Post by: Petrol on October 06, 2015, 04:25:53 PM

I have an X55 Rhino set up.

Just lost my "Look up" button to a problem with this stick.
Just happened to need it .....got me arse torn off.
It was mapped to my pinkie button on the stick.  I could map another button
and probably will but with try a few things first.

On the test screen for the stick, button 15 is stuck on.
On the test screen for the throttle mode button selector only lights up 32.  Mode 1
Mode 2 and 3 don't light 30 or 31 but 32 is off.

Uninstalled, reinstalled and all that ect..

Seen this problem?  Any help.

I sent a request to Saitek describing the issue.  Will let you know if I hear,

Thanks

Title: Re: X55 button stuck on in test screen
Post by: Bizman on October 07, 2015, 05:06:48 AM

Totally out of the box: Apparently the button on the stick moves as supposed, but does the initial micro switch underneath it work? Sometimes they get stuck, sometimes they shortcut. If you can feel a click, then it's not stuck but there may still be dirt preventing it to do its job. A screwdriver, a can of non-lubricating electric cleaner spray and a pair of steady hands might help, plus a large-ish table with good lighting.

Title: Re: X55 button stuck on in test screen
Post by: Ratsy on October 07, 2015, 12:18:05 PM

Stuck buttons are irritating. 

As mentioned, try to gently clean it.  I would try to put some canned air on it first, then test.  If that fails, hit it as mentioned with contact cleaner.

I wouldn't advise taking the stick apart, unless you do that sort of thing for a living.

Saitek offers a generous 2-year warranty.

I'm sorry you're having this problem.

 :salute