Help With Remote Control

You said your remote control no longer worked.  Try looking at the end where the infra red signal is generated with through the lens of a digital camera or a cell phone camera.  The infra red can not be seen with the naked eye, but can be seen this way.  When you press the buttons on the remote you should see a flashing light. If you cannot then your remote is bad.  If you see the flashing light then the diode receiver in the player is bad.  A repair show can replace the receiver diode, but it is probably not worth the cost.  If it is the remote you can get a reconditioned one from this site. http://www.replacementremotes.com/  I hve no conection with these people, but have found them helpful.