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Old 06-15-2011, 05:11 AM
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Default Curve 8330 usb port gone. Battery charge help!!!

I have been charging my battery by borrowing roomates phone just to charge. curve batt is a C-S2 i also have a C-M2 and a C-X2 battery lying around. Why will the C-S2 battery not charge if i put it in my spare Pearl 8130 or my old curve 8830? Shouldnt the battery at least charge while in those phones? I get the symbol on the screen of the batt with a line crossing it. Any input greatly appreciated
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The battery isn't going to charge in an incompatible device.

If the USB port is broken on your device, you need to use an external battery charger.
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The batteries are designed to work in specific phones. Notice there are 4 terminals on the battery? 2 are for power management, 2 are linked into the charging management circuitry.

Wrong battery gives incorrect data and doesn't allow charging to occur if installed into wrong device.

A standalone charger is available to charge batteries outside the phone. You'd be better off getting one and protecting your ability to charge in the future. Order one and a spare battery, and you can swap them as necessary.

Amazon.com: battery charger for Curve 8330 (external) - Cell Phones & Accessories

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Old 06-15-2011, 05:52 AM
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there has got to be a way to get some charge into my battery until i can get the proper charger though. Where I live the only thing I can buy is a wireless mat and that will cost me 140$. im going to order something online but i want my phone operating before it arrives
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How come i can order a battery charger that works with the 8130 phone and my Curve 8330?
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How come i can order a battery charger that works with the 8130 phone and my Curve 8330?
Because the charger uses the same contact points for the battery, but lacks the management circuits that are in the phone.

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ok. Thank you very much Berger.
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Any insight on best place for me to order from. I live in Alberta, Canada
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You could use an 8330 charge pod. Best way, IMHO, to charge any BB. You get less wear and tear on the fragile USB connection.

Amazon.com: BlackBerry Charging Pod for 8300, 8310, 8320, and 8330 Curve Devices (Silver): Electronics
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Old 06-15-2011, 06:16 AM
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Not an option to use my USB port as it isnt even in my phone anymore. Empty space where it used to be
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Not an option to use my USB port as it isnt even in my phone anymore. Empty space where it used to be
The charge pod doesn't care if your USB port is there or not. It uses the charge points on the bottom rear of your device.
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i will look around for a charge pod. thank you. Till then I am still determined to get some juice in this C-S2 batt one way or another. I am thinking outside the box now.
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