I just aquired a new V3 but I've got a huge problem:
It won't charge....
I tried going to the store and testing it with a brand new charger, no luck, so the problem is in the phone itself. The phone works perfect and has no other problems, but the battery won't charge.
I bought this phone thru ebay and so I can't return it to the store...
I have no problem opening up the phone and fixing it myself... but I can't get it open...
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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duceduc Posts: 2124
Phone Model: iPhone1G, 3G Unlocked
Service Provider: Softbank
Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:57 am
Pascal1616:
Have you tried testing it with a brand new battery as well?
Pascal1616 Posts: 3
Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:06 am
Actually, I haven't....
But when I plug the charger, the phone shows no signs that the charger is plugged...
I live in Canada and they haven't released the phone here yet, so I can't get my hands on a new battery unless I order it... do you think it could be the battery?
duceduc Posts: 2124
Phone Model: iPhone1G, 3G Unlocked
Service Provider: Softbank
Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:08 am
Its worth a try. Does the V3 has the same battery as the V400, V600? If so, you can grab it from your friend to test.
Pascal1616 Posts: 3
Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:12 am
Actually, your right, I know someone who has a V3 aswell, I'll ask him if I can borrow the battery.
Thanks
rotaryboy Posts: 6
Phone Model: Treo 650
Service Provider: Cingular
Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:54 pm
FWIW I've already had to send 2 V3's back for that very reason. In both cases it was the power supply and not the phone itself.
jdcook72 Posts: 2
Phone Model: Motorola V3 RAZR
Service Provider: AT&T
Fri Dec 24, 2004 4:17 pm
I was haveing the same problem, try plugging in the charger without the right angle adapter and FIRMLY push the plug into the phone. It finally started charging when I did that. I thing there is pro'ly something wrong witht the connector on the charger becuase that shouldn't be necessary. I will try and get it swapped out, but in the mean time I can charge.
you need the drivers from the disk installed to charge via a standard mini usb - usb cable, something about voltage reguation,
I am away from my installer disk, and have a dead phone. PLEASE PLEASE can someone email/upload the files to install the software & i'll host them for future use of ppl in this position
My phone has now completley died! I have left my charger about 200 miles away!
Is there any way I can get my phone to start charging from the USB, or will I need to go buy a new charger as it won't switch on now!
I have the mobilephone tools installed on 2 of My PCs, but as the phone is completley dead (and not on), it's not picked up when plugged in to the PC!
iceblood Posts: 1
Phone Model: v3 motorola
Service Provider: cellplus
Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:58 am
Actually there is a problem with the V3 of motorola as it wont take charge when the mobile is off. Therefore, is the battry is dead you wont be able to charge it again, what i want to know is: Is there any way of charging the battry externaly. thank you for your reply
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