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[Closed] Phone won't charge anymore - is it dead?

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My Nexus phone won't charge up. I have used two different charging plugs and two different cables but nothing works.

It is now totally drained of charge.

Any suggestions other than throw it away?


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 12:39 pm
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The battery needs replacing. Go onto Youtube or ifixit and search for the video for your model. I changed my iPhone battery for £8, quite straightforward.


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 12:42 pm
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Which nexus? Got the wireless charger?


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 12:42 pm
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Don't know the model, it just says Nexus on the back. I don't think it has wireless charging though.

I will google for battery replacement although it isn't obvious how to open the phone up at first glance


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 12:51 pm
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If it is a nexus 4 then there is a known issue it with it taking a charge after a deep discharge. Have you got any flashing lights? Mine did something similar and needed a combination of holding the power button and volume button while inserting the charger. Have a read of this: http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-4/312151-solved-nexus-4-wont-turn-charge.html


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 12:55 pm
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My Mrs' Nexus 4 sometimes doesn't charge usually sorts itself out if I turn it off and back on again!


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 1:01 pm
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Check for fluff in the socket.

If it is a nexus 4 or even 5 then it can be charged with a wireless charger.
Nexus 4
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Nexus 5

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Posted : 01/09/2014 1:08 pm
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Mine looks like a Nexus 4 but the cracks are in different places 🙂

Pressing the buttons and plugging in hasn't worked with the case on so here come the screw drivers!


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 2:20 pm
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Check for fluff in the socket.

😯


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 2:22 pm
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Damn Torq screwS!


 
Posted : 01/09/2014 2:30 pm