Removing the SIM and SD cards did nothing to help me resolve the JVM Error 517.
JL_CMDER was unable to connect and wipe the bb. I followed the directions on
What to do next if Jl Cmder will not connect and wipe - BlackBerryFAQand it worked!!!
Yes, baby, I got my bb back!!! I did not even realize how much I would miss it while it was inoperable.