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Wireless Drum Controller Troubleshooting for Guitar Hero Model Number 95481.805

For the millions of gamers who enjoy the "Guitar Hero" franchise, the non-stop rocking, pounding and button-mashing can oftentimes result in problems with the game's instrument controllers. From unresponsive buttons on guitars to broken whammy bars, most issues can be fixed with a few simple troubleshooting steps. Due to its complexity, the wireless drum set model for the PS3 is subject to a variety of issues related to connectivity and responsiveness.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3 game system
"Guitar Hero" game with drum game play
Remote control that accepts AA batteries
Guitar Hero drum sticks

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the batteries from the drum set, and put them in another device to test that they are working. If the batteries work, put them back in the drums.
- 2
  Connect the wireless receiver dongle to USB port 1 on the front of the PlayStation 3. Press the "PS" button on the drum set's front panel; then press and hold the "Connect" button on top of the wireless receiver. Press the "PS" button again to sync the drum set.
- 3
  Boot the "Guitar Hero" game disc, and use only the wireless drum set to navigate the menus. Check whether the drums allow no navigation, or only certain buttons and actions are unresponsive.
- 4
  Unscrew the tops of both cymbals, and remove the pads. Replace the cymbals on opposite sides, and screw the tops back on. Start a song, and hit both cymbals with the drum sticks to check that they are responsive.
- 5
  Unplug the cable attached to the back of the foot pedal, and plug it back in securely. Choose a song, and tap the foot pad until it registers.

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