Does not turn on

[musicnyc]

So, just received my TS. US backer, pledged a standard ed., got developer ed. numbered 172; but not complaining. However, it will not turn on, unless I am missing something really obvious. Tried charging for an hour, using the provided cable to a PC USB port, then tried some more using another standard Micro USB cable to a wall charger. Still nothing. Does it need an initial charge of several hours before being usable?

 

[trent999]

No.

When you plug it in it should show a charging battery graphic. It starts out looking red and discharged even if the battery is full, then goes away after a few seconds and comes back showing the true charge state. If you aren't getting that, then there is a hardware problem.
About all you can do without opening the back is to gently pry up on the spring connectors in the charging cradle and see if that helps.

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[musicnyc]

OK, the charging cradle, though it clasps closed, is not tight enough for the contacts to meet. So I've rigged an adjustable wrench to gently clamp on the closure, and I got the charging icon. Gotta find a more elegant solution...maybe your suggestion about carefully prying up on the contacts.

 

[Lokifish Marz]

Use a needle and lift up the contacts. A wrench puts pressure on the case, display which could damage the TS.