<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
When you know the battery is dead, why do you press harder on the remote control?
<|assistant|>
When you know the battery is dead, pressing harder on the remote control won't make the device work, but it may activate the remote's back up power source, such as a small battery, which can sometimes be enough to make the device work for a short time.