Thread: Torch 9800 - Won't start

If this problem has already been posted, I apologize. I tried searching but could not find anything.
Here's my problem. A while ago, after I got my new Z10, I set aside my old torch phone. It had a fully charged battery and I turned the phone off. It was like that for a few weeks. Recently, when I tried to turn it on, it wouldn't start. Pressing and holding the red power button does absolutely nothing. When I pull the battery and re-insert it, the LED turns red for about 10 seconds, then the battery icon shows with the lightening bolt. After about 30 seconds of that, a red X is displayed over the battery icon and nothing happens.

When I plug the phone into my computer, it is recognized but I can't access the drives on it. The DM is unable to connect to it. I've tried reloading the OS both from the DM and from running the APPLOADER directly but when it gets to the point where the device needs to reboot, the same sequence of events occurs and the phone won't start up.

I have tested the battery with a battery tester and it appears to be ok. The phone was not dropped nor did it get wet.

I've seen lots of posts regarding the the reboot loop. This is not what I am experiencing. Nor am I getting the white screen of death or a black screen of death. The way it's behaving might indicate a bad battery, but I do not believe that is the case. As I mentioned earlier, the battery was fully charged before I put it away and it tests ok.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

First thing I would try is a new battery. Even though you tested it, that could still be the issue. Try and borrow a battery from a friend or your local cellphone store to see if that is the case.

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