Tab won't turn on or charge

[Deleted User]

Well I got another error now. My tablet died and now it won't turn on. I tried pressing down on the volume down and power button for a bit but all it does is briefly flash on for like a second then turns off. When I plug it in nothing shows up on the screen indicating it's charging.

 

[ocnbrze]

if the battery is completely dead, leave it plugged in for at least a few hours. sometimes it takes a bit before it will show any signs of life. if after afew hours and nothing is happening, then i would start to worry.

 

[MrJavi]

I noticed you mentioned somthing in you previous thread where you state "I took apart my system and detached what I assume was the battery". Not sure how to interpret that but if that has something to do with system files then maybe that is the issue. The usb port is not wired directly to the battery. Power first goes to the motherboard then to the battery and is regulated by a program. If that program was infact deleted then te cpu will not have the ability to charge the battery. If that is indeed what caused the inability to charge the tablet..... However, ths depends on what "took apart my system... battery". Is the battery removal? Also check the usb port for dirt.

 

[Deleted User]

There may be a couple of things you have to look upon.
1) Check your charger is working properly or not.
2) Is your battery is damaged or not.
As you said your Tablet died. If the above 2 things are working properly then your firmware might be got corrupt. You have to reinstall your firmware and your tab will start working properly.
If you face any other issue please feel free to reply. I would love to help you out.

--
Lewis

How do I check to see if my battery is damaged?

 

[Deleted User]

Also just a reminder that it did work after I successfully flashed it the first time, and was able to charge it to 100% once before this happened

 

[MrJavi]

Also just a reminder that it did work after I successfully flashed it the first time, and was able to charge it to 100% once before this happened

Thats excellent news

 

[Deleted User]

Does anyone have a picture of the inside of a Samsung Tab A so I can show you guys what I unplugged? I would take one myself but I've already taken it apart too many times

 

[MrJavi]

 

[Deleted User]

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Rip, mine doesn't look like that

 

[MrJavi]

Rip, mine doesn't look like that

 

[MrJavi]

 

[MrJavi]

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opps lol

 

[Deleted User]

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Not that either

 

[MrJavi]

 

[Deleted User]

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Yeah that's it, I removed the black cable

 

[MrJavi]

Might be able to use a multimeter to test the battery. Im guessing a YouTube video should be available for instructions.

 

[Deleted User]

Might be able to use a multimeter to test the battery. Im guessing a YouTube video should be available for instructions.

Yes but but what does that cable connect to?

 

[MrJavi]

Yes but but what does that cable connect to?

idk

 

[Deleted User]

idk

ugh

 

[ocnbrze]

if it helps here is the ifixit Tab A 10.1 Battery Replacement Guide

 

[Deleted User]

Ok so it works but now the screen is messing up. There's like a bunch of tiny lines running horizontally across the screen of something but nothing else seems wrong functionality wise

 

[MrJavi]

ugh

I donk know (idk)

 

[Deleted User]

I donk know (idk)

Well can you explain the line thing?

 

[MrJavi]

Well can you explain the line thing?

I must have misunderstood "ugh" , sorry Opps.

 

[Deleted User]

I must have misunderstood "ugh" , sorry Opps.

it's alright