K850i - DEAD!

[sinbrad]

Ok guys, one of my mates has asked me to look at his phone. This is now the second time. The first time the screen wouldn't come on so I used the update service at SE and it brought it back to life. Now approx 3 months later he says that he can't get the phone to switch on? I took a look at it and when I put it on charge it vibrates a random couple of times and then nothing. Looking at the power switch it now glows red? I left the phone on charge overnight but nothing. Connected it up to the PC and still nothing. Obviously using SE update and holding C button when plugging in usb lead, still nothing. Can't use another battery as don't have one. Is it beyond repair?

[joe13]

Originally Posted by sinbrad

Ok guys, one of my mates has asked me to look at his phone. This is now the second time. The first time the screen wouldn't come on so I used the update service at SE and it brought it back to life. Now approx 3 months later he says that he can't get the phone to switch on? I took a look at it and when I put it on charge it vibrates a random couple of times and then nothing. Looking at the power switch it now glows red? I left the phone on charge overnight but nothing. Connected it up to the PC and still nothing. Obviously using SE update and holding C button when plugging in usb lead, still nothing. Can't use another battery as don't have one. Is it beyond repair?

Probably, SE phones have a tendency to brick themselves, or get themselves bricked when the user tries to do something it doesn't support.

I had W550i a while ago, had to get it repaired no less than 5 times.

Take it back on warranty if you can

[sinbrad]

Unfortunately warranty has expired. Oh well it's about time he got a new phone anyway!

[altharic]

Less you got a GDFS back up I would say it was bricked.

[Fossi231]

I had the same problem with a 890i where it would vibrate and the light would come on for about 5 seconds and then nothing. I flashed it a few times with various firmwares but then i just gave up assuming it was bricked and cos the cost of getting it repaired proffesionally wasnt worth it.