[baineshouse]

Please may someone help me, I am certain it has battery life and has worked fine for a year, now it wont even power up ? Any suggestions. I am not tech savvy and cant tell what model it is, just that it is a curve( 1 year old). many thanks

[Dubdub]

What model are you using? Need to know the model number as there are several different curves. And your profile says 7100t, so please update.

[baineshouse]

it is an 8520 curve, thanks in advance

[jsconyers]

Plug it in and leave it plugged in for a good hour or so and then remove the battery and put it back in.

[Dubdub]

And update your profile to show the correct device.

If it doesn't turn on after a couple hours on the charger, try removing the SD card and see if it will turn on. If not, try a new battery (OEM, not a used one).

[baineshouse]

Thank you both, will leave it on charge for a while. it does show a red light whilst charging at least. cheers.

[baineshouse]

still no luck !! any other suggestions ? i put the battery back in and there is a solid red light and no response whatsoever

[Dubdub]

Did you try a NEW battery?

Did the device get dropped or get wet?

[Wolf_Dreams]

Originally Posted by baineshouse

still no luck !! any other suggestions ? i put the battery back in and there is a solid red light and no response whatsoever

New OEM (RIM) 8520 Batteries are about $15 USD plus international shipping. If you need a web link, PM me.

In the meantime, try a friends 8520 battery. 8530 should fit too. And check the contacts for corrosion (the little springy metal "V's" that the battery contacts push against).

Most Li-Ion BB batteries only last 300 charge/discharge cycles before they wear out.
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