[Torresteach]

I accidently connected my BB 8530 into a computer that did not have the software installed. When I realized I did it I disconnected immediatly. Now I have a blinking red light but black screen and no power. It won't turn on at all. I have taken battery out. Plugged in without batter- still have blinking light. installed software and connected bb onthing happens.
What should I do?

[Torresteach]

Forgot to mention I am single mom with 2 kids. this is my only phone so it is quite urgent!!!

[diegonei]

Uhh, stay calm, most things BlackBerry have a solution.

Try pulling the battery out and give it a minute then put it back in, see if it boots after that.

If it doesn't, you're gonna have to update the OS, your device is bricked...

Give these links a read:

Lecture 36: How to Upgrade Your BlackBerry's OS Using App Loader

Lecture 12: How to Reload the Operating System on a "Nuked" BlackBerry

Then go google and ask for: "your carier" blackberry download. Get the latest OS version for your phone and install it (please say you have a PC and not a mac).

If you follow the Lectures right, you should have your device backto work in 30-60 minutes. Less if you're lucky.

Post back if you need more help!

PS: Can you still take it back to the store and have it replaced if necessary?

[Torresteach]

I have done the battery thing and tried the Blackberry OS divise install from the original CD- via the command prompt. None of which worked. stil just the blinking light. The phone is 2 wks old.

[diegonei]

No, I didn't mean Desktop Manager, DM does not provide the core stuff you need. Download and install the OS from your carrier and give it a try.

[anon(140126)]

It is probably bricked, reloading or updating the previous OS would fix that.

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