Revision to LG VX5600 Troubleshooting
| === '''Phone is Off''' === | |
| - | If your phone had died before charging, then the phone may be off even after being completely charged. If so, hold down the "PWR/END" button |
| + | If your phone had died before charging, then the phone may be off even after being completely charged. If so, hold down the "PWR/END" button on the phone for 3-5 seconds to turn the phone on. Afterwards, the phone will light up and you will be able to check the battery status of the phone. |
| - | === '''Charging |
| + | === '''Charging Cable is Loose''' === |
| If the phone is connected with the charging cable, but there is no symbol indicating this on the phone's screen, it may be due to a loose end of the cable. Check the charging port on the phone to make sure the cable is securely connected. Check the other end of the USB charging cord to make sure it's securely connected to either the PC/laptop USB port or the wall adapter that is being used. | |
| === '''Bad Battery''' === | |
| - | If the above two options are not true, and the phone is correctly connected for charging, but still not charging, this may be due to the battery. Try to remove the battery from the phone, |
| + | If the above two options are not true, and the phone is correctly connected for charging, but still not charging, this may be due to the battery. Try to remove the battery from the phone, put it back in, and attempt to charge the phone for the full 8hrs while it is off. If the phone still doesn't charge or doesn't fully charge afterwards, the battery may need to be replaced. To replace the battery, follow repair instructions for battery replacement. |
| === '''Dirty Port''' === | |
| === '''Speakers are Wet''' === | |
| - | If your phone has been exposed to water or other liquid your speakers may be wet and will not work properly. Turn phone off and take out battery and let phone dry for at least a day preferably two before assembling the phone and turning back on. If audio still does not work the speakers may be permanently damaged and the device will be need to replaced through your cell phone carrier. |
| + | If your phone has been exposed to water or other liquid, your speakers may be wet and will not work properly. Turn phone off and take out battery and let phone dry for at least a day preferably two before assembling the phone and turning back on. If audio still does not work, the speakers may be permanently damaged and the device will be need to replaced through your cell phone carrier. |
| === '''Sound Distortion''' === | |
| === '''Crashed Phone''' === | |
| - | The phone may be "on," but shows a white or blank screen. To deal with this, remove the battery from the back of the phone for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Place the battery back into the phone and hold the "PWR/END" key on the phone for 3-5 seconds to turn the phone |
| + | The phone may be "on," but shows a white or blank screen. To deal with this, remove the battery from the back of the phone for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Place the battery back into the phone and hold the "PWR/END" key on the phone for 3-5 seconds to turn the phone on. If the phone continues to have a white or blank screen, then the problem may be with the Motherboard. If so, you can attempt a motherboard replacement using the Motherboard Replacement guide or replace the phone itself with your carrier. |
| == '''My keys are broken''' == | |
| === '''Broken Antenna''' === | |
| - | If your phone |
| + | If your phone doesn't have service in an area where normally it would, then it may be that the antenna on the phone is broken. You can try a factory reset following the steps laid out in the Factory Reset guide. If this does not help with the problem then you need to contact your service provider for a replacement phone. |
| == '''My phone is wet''' == | |
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