DOA 9 Volt Helicopter Transmiter

Greetings,

I got a Hurricane H6 RF Helicopter last Christmas. By the time the weather was nice enough to try it, I discovered the remote control was not getting any power. I tried two brand new 9 volt batteries and nothing. The led light is supposed to turn red when the battery is installed and the power switch is turned on but nothing. It looks and feels like the battery is making a solid connection. I just opened it up and it looks like everything is connected inside. The helicopter itself charges up but I cannot test it without the remote. My wife has given me until Christmas to get working or out it goes... Does anyone have a suggestion as to what might e wrong with the remote.

Thanks!