Revision to LG VX5600 Troubleshooting
| === '''Bad Battery''' === | |
| - | If the phone is on and is correctly connected for charging, but is 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 while it is off for the full 8hrs. 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 |
| + | If the phone is on and is correctly connected for charging, but is 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 while it is off for the full 8hrs. 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 installation. |
| === '''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. |
| + | If your phone has been exposed to water or other liquid, your speakers may be wet and will not work properly. To dry your phone, follow the troubleshooting instructions for "My Phone is Wet." 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 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 |
| + | 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 installation guide or replace the phone itself with your carrier. |
| == '''My Keys are Broken''' == | |
| === '''Key are Stuck''' === | |
| - | If some keys are stuck and won't click, then there may be objects or dust that stuck under your keypad keeping it from functioning properly. Take a Q-tip or a small swab and lightly dab it with water. Make sure the Q-tip or swab is not dripping with water and use it to clean around your keys. If keys continue to be stuck, then you may |
| + | If some keys are stuck and won't click, then there may be objects or dust that stuck under your keypad keeping it from functioning properly. Take a Q-tip or a small swab and lightly dab it with water. Make sure the Q-tip or swab is not dripping with water and use it to clean around your keys. If keys continue to be stuck, then you may want to replace the keypad by following the [guide|15220|Keypad Installation Guide]. |
| === '''Broken Software''' === | |
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