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I have a two-year-old SONY E-Reader. I can not get it to charge

 
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I have a two-year-old SONY E-Reader.
I can not get it to charge so I can use it.
I also was not able to download the book I
purchased through the E-Store last night.
(I am not at all a technical-savvy person.)

Submitted: 508 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: E-Readers
Value: $19
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  James replied 508 days and 2 hours ago.


James :

Hi There, can you give me the model number of your unit please ?

Customer :

Digital Book Reader PRS-600

Customer :

PRS-600

James :

Hello again, first thing to do is to leave it connected to the charger for at least 24hours, this should allow the unit to charge

James :

Even if there is no indication of charging make sure you leave it connected

James :

Then do the following

James :
  1. Press the recessed RESET button on the bottom of the unit
  2. Press the power button, to turn the unit back on.
Customer :

Thanks, James, but I have already tried doing that--twice.

Customer :

Does this unit require a new battery every once in a while?

Customer :

Or does that not make any sense?

James :

It shouldn't do

James :

how long have you owned the device for ?

James :

have you tried charging it from a different computer, or using a different cable ?

James :

I've found that the USB cables are quite fragile, and sometimes a replacement one can cure the issue with not charging

James :

also how are you charging it ? Are you charging it using a wall socket adaptor or from the usb port of your computer ?

Customer :

Thank you so much for responding.

Customer :

I'm charging it from my computer.

Customer :

I'll try a new cable and perhaps even get a wall socket adaptor.

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Category: E-Readers
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Answered: 12/18/2011

Experience: AV Service Engineer (4 Years)

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