BlackBerry Forums Support Community
              
Register Sponsored By BlackBerryFAQ Today's Posts

Go Back

BlackBerry Forums Support Community

 BlackBerry Device Specific General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl Go

Red flashing LED and boot problem: the cause?

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-09-2009, 05:36 AM   #1
treaclle
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9700
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile UK
Posts: 30
Default Red flashing LED and boot problem: the cause?

Please Login to Remove!
Hi all!

I read the thread with interest...

106139-please-help-my-bb-broke-down-while-upgrading-software-i-already-tried-jl_cmder.html

because my Pearl 8100 did it yesterday! However, I fixed it just by taking out the SD card and then leaving the battery out for a few minutes before putting the battery back in. Just removing the card didn't fix the problem.. I had to leave the battery out for maybe 5 minutes before the red flashing LED and inability to power up problem was resolved.

My question is, what causes this? Is my phone on the way out? Is there anything I can do to prevent this happening again?

Thanks loads in advance!

Alex
Offline  
Old 03-12-2009, 03:33 PM   #2
treaclle
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9700
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile UK
Posts: 30
Default
hmmm... any ideas anyone? seems awfully quiet on this thread!

Just today my 8100 has reset itself twice without warning. First time I had just finished a call. Second time I had just received a text message. Is this related in anyway to the boot failure problem? Any suggestions for a fix?

Thanks all!

Alex
Offline  
Old 03-12-2009, 03:53 PM   #3
jsconyers
New Member
 
jsconyers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: In a van down by the river.
Model: NOTE2
OS: 4.1
PIN: <- Where do I find this?
Carrier: Sprint
Posts: 15,104
Default
Do you still have the media card in the device?
__________________
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.
Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work.
Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.
[BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
Offline  
Old 03-17-2009, 10:29 AM   #4
CrackBerryHead
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Model: 8120
PIN: N/A
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 16
Default
What OS? if it's 4.5, you might want to downgrade.?
Offline  
Old 03-17-2009, 10:30 AM   #5
jsconyers
New Member
 
jsconyers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: In a van down by the river.
Model: NOTE2
OS: 4.1
PIN: <- Where do I find this?
Carrier: Sprint
Posts: 15,104
Default
4.5 will cause issues with reboots with a media card. It's a known issue. There's no need to downgrade. This will resolve the issue.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/medi...t-reboots.html
__________________
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.
Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work.
Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.
[BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
Offline  
Old 03-20-2009, 12:35 PM   #6
treaclle
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9700
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile UK
Posts: 30
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by jsconyers View Post
Do you still have the media card in the device?
yes, media card went back in when everything was back to normal. i use it a lot for storage of important files.

is the media card the cause of the prob? i'm using OS v4.2

Alex
Offline  
Old 03-20-2009, 12:44 PM   #7
treaclle
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9700
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile UK
Posts: 30
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by jsconyers View Post
4.5 will cause issues with reboots with a media card. It's a known issue. There's no need to downgrade. This will resolve the issue.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/medi...t-reboots.html
Looks good. Think I'll use that guide as a last resort. If my Pearl resets itself again, I'll go through the steps! Hopefully I won't be in the middle of anything really important! Lol!



Cheers all,
Alex =)
Offline  
Old 03-24-2009, 04:33 PM   #8
treaclle
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9700
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile UK
Posts: 30
Default
grrr.... reset itself the other day, so followed the steps in that link. fingers crossed!

alex =)
Offline  
Old 03-24-2009, 05:05 PM   #9
jsconyers
New Member
 
jsconyers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: In a van down by the river.
Model: NOTE2
OS: 4.1
PIN: <- Where do I find this?
Carrier: Sprint
Posts: 15,104
Default
Keep us updated!
__________________
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.
Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work.
Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.
[BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
Offline  
Closed Thread

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


OEM Dell XPS 8910 8920 8930 Alienware Aurora R5 R6 R7 Front Cooling Fan 7M0F5 picture

OEM Dell XPS 8910 8920 8930 Alienware Aurora R5 R6 R7 Front Cooling Fan 7M0F5

$14.63


DELL 330-6581 3306581 725-10229 OEM LAMP FOR 1510X 1610HD 1610X - Made By DELL picture

DELL 330-6581 3306581 725-10229 OEM LAMP FOR 1510X 1610HD 1610X - Made By DELL

$39.98


Genuine OEM Dell 2375 B2375dnf B2375dfw 110V Fuser fixing N41P2 sku 724-BBCI picture

Genuine OEM Dell 2375 B2375dnf B2375dfw 110V Fuser fixing N41P2 sku 724-BBCI

$94.99


NEW VESA ADAPTER PLATE FOR DELL E-SERIES MONITORS - OEM picture

NEW VESA ADAPTER PLATE FOR DELL E-SERIES MONITORS - OEM

$6.00


Lot of 10x Dell USB Keyboard KB216-BK-US 0G4D2W OEM Wired Keyboard New Open Box picture

Lot of 10x Dell USB Keyboard KB216-BK-US 0G4D2W OEM Wired Keyboard New Open Box

$79.99


NEW DELL OEM REPLACEMENT PROJECTOR LAMP FOR 4220 4320 GENUINE ORIGINAL picture

NEW DELL OEM REPLACEMENT PROJECTOR LAMP FOR 4220 4320 GENUINE ORIGINAL

$198.22






Copyright © 2004-2016 BlackBerryForums.com.
The names RIM © and BlackBerry © are registered Trademarks of BlackBerry Inc.

Contact Us - BlackBerryForums.com - Archive - Top