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Old 08-20-2010, 01:33 PM
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I just received a used blackberry bold 9000. I still have not been able to turn it on, it is black with a blinking led light (which only shows when plugged in to either the wall charger or USB). It blinks once (red) and then three times very quickly. I can not wipe the hardware because my computer does not recognize the device. Is there anyway to fix this? I do not want to return it if I can easily fix it. Please help
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Check for water damage by removing the battery. If the paper is discolored or shows up as pink or red, you have been sold a lemon.
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It's white! No water damage or anything!!
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Take the battery out for a FULL 24 HOURS
The phone should re-start when you return the battery

Then reload the OS


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If you can't wait the 24 hours, What I did, was plug it in to the computer and just restored mine. It recognized it instantly, And allowed me to restore.
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My computer does not recognize the device, or even realize that anything is plugged in. I tried more than one computer, the problem happened with all.
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I also read someplace that the blinking is code for a fried memory, which is not fixable. Does anyone know if that is true?
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I also read someplace that the blinking is code for a fried memory, which is not fixable. Does anyone know if that is true?
I have the same problem. I fear it's true.
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Hi there.

I to would be interested if this could be verified as a friends got a 9000 with this problems and I was hoping just to be able to reload the OS but no luck due to PC not detecting.

Anyone else have any other thoughts on this?
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I think it's dead, Fred.
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May I know if the problem here has been solved? I have the same problem. black screen blinking red light. Computer won't detect my BB when connected.
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Old 03-26-2011, 09:47 AM
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Gino, I don't think there's a solution other than to throw that thing at a wall to let out your frustration that it's dead.
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