[inro41]

For the last week I've been struggling with my Blackberry 8800....it won't charge. I've tried charging it using my Pearl's AC adapter and directly to my computers USB connection.

When I plug in the USB cable or adapter, it will begin to charge for 5-6 seconds and then will stop charging. I know this because the red light at the top will go off and the plug icon on the screen will vanish.

I searched google and have already re-installed the desktop software several times, as well as, tried using different USB ports, cables, and adapters without any luck. I even bought a new battery, but no success. The USB's port on the phone looks fine...alll the gold prongs are there. My phone's battery is running out fast and I need help. The worst thing is the phone is from a 3rd party and Tmobile wont cover it.

I just need to know what is the problem and how to fix it? Is it the battery, a battery connection somewhere, the BB's USB port? WHAT?

[sunkast]

More likely a battery issue. I would suggest you take it to a TMO store and explain the problem to them. Hopefully they will switch out the battery, or if need be, replace the device for you.

[yogi]

When your battery charge is very low, don't charge it with the usb port of your pc. That's not good.

[jaescouture]

try charging it with a home charger, not the usb to pc

[yogi]

If you want to buy a new battery try a seidio. A little bit pricy but worth the cost.

[Arsene Lupin]

Hi inro41, I have exactly the same problem. Owning a 8800 brand new and using BB software version 4.3.0.17. The BB starts charging via usb for a few seconds then drops the charging mode. If you unplug the cable and plug it again it will continue to do so. I do not believe it is a battery problem, but some kind of communication issue of the 8800 over the usb. I hope anyone at BB can give some advice to fix this. The ability to charge via usb when out of the office is very convenient, especially when you travel. Regards

[Arsene Lupin]

I think I sorted this issue out by carefully adjusting the level of insertion of the usb cable into the blackberry. Apparently I the cable is fully inserted into the BB receptacle the battery charge goes on for a few seconds then drops. However if you carefully plug the cable slight back outwards, but without fully disconnecting it, the battery charge will remain lit and proceed normally. I am using the usb cable which came with the device.
Hope this helps. Kind regards

[06011007]

update the DM, it may help.
i have ever met with the same problem

[imadethisnamejust2reply]

I think I sorted this issue out by carefully adjusting the level of insertion of the usb cable into the blackberry. Apparently I the cable is fully inserted into the BB receptacle the battery charge goes on for a few seconds then drops. However if you carefully plug the cable slight back outwards, but without fully disconnecting it, the battery charge will remain lit and proceed normally. I am using the usb cable which came with the device.
Hope this helps. Kind regards

thank you! i made this name to reply! i have a blackberry curve but i had the same problems as everyone else except i have a curve and i pulled it out just a little and problem was solved.. thank you very much

[Albania1]

I think I sorted this issue out by carefully adjusting the level of insertion of the usb cable into the blackberry. Apparently I the cable is fully inserted into the BB receptacle the battery charge goes on for a few seconds then drops. However if you carefully plug the cable slight back outwards, but without fully disconnecting it, the battery charge will remain lit and proceed normally. I am using the usb cable which came with the device.
Hope this helps. Kind regards

You are a wizard! It works!!! I couldn't charge my old dinosaur, 7130e. But I did what you suggested and it works like a champ. Thanks!!

[FusionFix]

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