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HELP--my son bought a refurbished blackberry 7290 on ebay, charged it over night and it won't even turn on. Is there a trick or something I'm missing? I don't think the seller is scamming given his history. I'm waiting to hear back from him. Any ideas out there??????

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A quick, practical checklist for a refurbished BlackBerry 7290 that shows no power. This adds hands‑on troubleshooting to the discussion started by and complements the warranty/used‑gear points made by and ; it also follows the battery/contact angle noted by without repeating his link.

Suggested steps to try:

  • Remove the back cover and battery. Inspect the battery for swelling, leakage, or obvious damage and check the metal contacts in the phone for dirt or corrosion.
  • Clean the contacts with a small amount of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol on a lint‑free swab; allow to dry fully before reinserting the battery.
  • Perform a battery‑pull reset: remove the battery for 30–60 seconds, then reinstall and attempt to charge. Leave the phone on a charger (a known‑good charger, if possible) for several hours and watch for any charging LED or screen activity.
  • Swap in a known‑good, compatible battery if one is available; many 7290 failures are simply a dead battery.
  • Remove any SIM or memory card and try powering on without them in place.
  • If any life appears (LED, vibration, partial screen), connect to a PC and see whether BlackBerry Desktop software recognizes the device; a software reload can fix firmware corruption but may erase data.

If none of the above restores power, the options are limited: request a return/exchange from the seller, seek a replacement battery or local repair shop for diagnosis, or consider board‑level repair only if the cost is justified. Avoid attempts to puncture, heat, or short the battery; that creates a safety hazard.

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Member Avatar for TheNNS

well, refubished says it all. it's probably to late now, but i would have exchanged it.

Member Avatar for christina>you

well, refubished says it all. it's probably to late now, but i would have exchanged it.

I agree. I wouldn't trust it.

Member Avatar for TheNNS

don't trust ebay, unless you're desperate for something.

Member Avatar for Uncle Jock

Go to this link.

Gentlemen. While the comments about buying used equipment may be true, it does not help at all, and is actually irrelevant to the subject. Maybe other people will hit this thread with the same question.

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