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I first tried to use a tiny screwdriver and caused a small crack in my screen cover. Last edited: Dec 19, Great idea! Turned it off for the rest of the charge. They told me this was a 'throw away'. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows. In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 12, So, what was the final answer? Did this solve your problem?

I have the same question Thank you, I have now been using it regularly with no problems. The high performance electronics repair kit. Its not charging the tablet though it is rated at 2A. It should take off again. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows. Greg Kerr Rep: 13 1. So, I only have two options when I go to start, power button, shutdown or restart, just like a phone.

Do you know of one I can just go and buy? I have the same problem. I then plugged it back in, waited a few minutes and booted it up. When i press the power button, the orange light goes on for a second, but then it turns off again. Due to high volumes, response times in the community may be delayed over the next few days. Might work for a month or two but it's a pos. Very, very gently push down. Other than that there is no other option. My Dell Venue 8 won't seem to charge. View the answer I have this problem too Subscribed to new answers.

Last night I plugged it in, saw the charging light and the charging icon on the screen, and went to sleep. It should show simple solutions, which it doesn't. The last thing is that a lot of the time I can't close out of Google Chrome by the X in the top right I have to close each individual tab. Or, change the battery. They told me this was a 'throw away'. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows. One word of caution though - use your finger nails or something soft and broad to pry the cover off maybe plastic. Also, there was no Venue 8 Pro Tablet option in the post topic options. Love the tablet hate the charger. When I plug in the charger, nothing happens.

Turned it off for the rest of the charge. This absolutely worked after I remembered tablet had a case on it. But it won't. If I could replace my damaged one, it will not be with a rectangular one. Similar Threads - Dell venue charging. Hello everyone, I just recently got a school issued Dell Venue Pro If you put the tablet in sleep mode, you're basically just turning off the screen. Great idea! In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 13,

Boycott Dell this is factory My delltablet just automatically shutdown and I just struggle to turn it on again. In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 12, In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 13, I don't mind, though. May 1 by Michelle Gier. Keaka Rep: 25 1. Not sure how many know this.

There is also the issue of the batter cable connector that might be damaged. In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 12, So i assume the actual one is this? How satisfied are you with this reply? Sorry, but when I pay a few hundred dollars for something, I don't throw it away. Thanks for your feedback. Fix Your Stuff. Thank you but I'm really not comfortable shorting pins or soldering resistors into circuits. All the pins will move down at the same time. Tejas tejas

Replies: 0 Views: This could be for a number of reasons Andrea. Lino Di Felice. Hate to return it , it's still under warranty but I would have to reload everything. Other than that there is no other option. May 1 by Michelle Gier. Due to high volumes, response times in the community may be delayed over the next few days. Yes No.

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting step, follow the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode. Great idea! You have to change power button to hibernate not sleep. Samsung and HTC phones use shorted data pins to enable rapid charging as opposed to mA trickle charge. Other than that there is no other option. Its not charging the tablet though it is rated at 2A. I think I've found an answer. One extra item: the charging cable was on the fritz.

Replies: 0 Views: Actually, the micro-USB plug shape is isosceles. This seems to be the same concept as above removing battery without having to do that. Can you help? This absolutely worked after I remembered tablet had a case on it. Yes No. How satisfied are you with this reply? I could not understand how, even if the battery was bad, it could lose its complete charge in 24 hours if it was off. And always their is a message unfournately Google has stopped working and other apps too come with the same I press OK but comes again and again. Voted Undo.

This site in other languages x. If the light just flashes yellow, it is because the lithium battery has dropped below its charging point. Rich2beach , Apr 4, The last thing is that a lot of the time I can't close out of Google Chrome by the X in the top right I have to close each individual tab. Fix Your Stuff. I forgot to mention to remove the charger cable before you pop the back off and unplug the battery. I am using the wall adapter that came with the charger. Dell supplied the wrong type plug for the port.

They told me this was a 'throw away'. Discussion in ' Dell ' started by Akram , Dec 19, Placing your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. This absolutely worked after I remembered tablet had a case on it. Since I have nothing to loose, I have been using a needle and repositioning the little thingy in the charging port sometimes it works and sometimes not. Last night I plugged it in, saw the charging light and the charging icon on the screen, and went to sleep. Rich2beach , Apr 5, Is this a good question? Did this solve your problem?

You can always grab one of these or something similar and put it in the charger and attach the DV8P and it'll charge. Yes No. October 6, Due to high volumes, response times in the community may be delayed over the next few days. And always their is a message unfournately Google has stopped working and other apps too come with the same I press OK but comes again and again. Chargers listed as compatible with this seem to work at least the ones I've tried so far. Score 0. I decided to try this trick. Thanks for the idea, Justin. Score 0.

Did this solve your problem? Hi - Just bought my 4th car charager for Dell Venue 8 Pro and it also does not work. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows. A troubleshooter is an automated tool that can find and automatically fix some problems with your PC. You can try press the power on button and the volume up button for a count of 5 and release and then press both in again. I want it fix where do I send it? I would appreciate, if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better? Used an eyeglass screwdriver to "lift" up the charging port and then the USB type B rhomboid-shaped will work in the rectangle-shaped input. Last edited: Dec 19,

The Windows forum is for the OS in this case Windows 8. Tejas tejas Rep: 1. They told me this was a 'throw away'. I don't really use the Venue that much but have been playing with it lately. Yes No. Other than that there is no other option. How satisfied are you with this reply? Write me back if interested. There wouldn't be an option for your tablet as you selected windows phone where your device is a tablet running 8. The car charger will only work if the data pins are shorted together in the charger or if there is a 1.

So, what was the final answer? The website is terrible. Voted Undo. You can try press the power on button and the volume up button for a count of 5 and release and then press both in again. I first tried to use a tiny screwdriver and caused a small crack in my screen cover. Run Performance Troubleshooter. If you put the tablet in sleep mode, you're basically just turning off the screen. Sometime it shows plugged in but is not charging. The Venue 8 seems to have an issue Dell will not discuss that causes problem, which is sometimes, when you shut down windows, Venue actually goes into sleep mode not shutdown, but you think it's off, so battery runs down. Rich2beach , Apr 4,

It worked - my Venue is charging as I type this. I don't mind, though. Provide us the description of the pop that you are getting on your screen. Thanks in advance. The port is square but the plug isn't. Jimfixer jimfixer. Sorry this didn't help. It's been about a year since I last posted and wanted to update. Thank you but I'm really not comfortable shorting pins or soldering resistors into circuits. Cr4zy , Dec 19,

Simply holding the power button for 4 minutes, waiting for a couple of minutes and then, with the unit still off, plugging in the power did the trick! So I just needed to be patient. Thank u friend for this help. In reply to TomBrad95's post on July 12, The Dell 8 does not have sleep mode. I apologize if i have not helped you, but i feel better telling my frustration with this product. Is that the micro plug on the side of the tablet? I am using the wall adapter that came with the charger. Other than that there is no other option. Hello Graham, I can understand the inconvenience you have experienced.

I have the same question This site in other languages x. Is this a good question? When i press the power button, the orange light goes on for a second, but then it turns off again. I face a lot of problems with ur companies tab the screen gives dark auto. Rich2beach , Apr 5, Did this solve your problem? This thread is locked. Yes No.

Yes No. Picasso Kat Rep: 2 1 2. Previous Next. After reading this post, I recalled how I once or twice have had to re-seat the battery on my laptop when it had stopped charging. This could be for a number of reasons Andrea. View Statistics:. Thank you,. This absolutely worked after I remembered tablet had a case on it. There wouldn't be an option for your tablet as you selected windows phone where your device is a tablet running 8. For charging issue I would suggest you to refer the article below and check.

Similar Threads - Dell venue charging. Thank you, thank you. Tejas tejas Rep: 1. Messages: 14 Likes Received: 2 Trophy Points: 6. If you put the plug in the wrong way it will push the pins up so the plug can't connect with them. I tried Picasso Cat's remedy, and it worked!! Jin shikimika Rep: 1. Dell is really a very bad service giver.

I have the same problem. It should take off again. Others, please try this fix. Hello Graham, I can understand the inconvenience you have experienced. I have the same question View Statistics:. Back Answers Index. Is this a good question? Note: After clean boot troubleshooting step, follow the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode. As I said in post above, widows has a problem with sleep mode on Dell Venue 8 so I had turned off sleep, but there is also a problem with hibernate.

Has anyone actually found a CAR charger that works? Gloria, my micro usb port is damaged - you can assist with this? If issue still persists try method 2. It worked - my Venue is charging as I type this. I then plugged it back in, waited a few minutes and booted it up. View the answer I have this problem too Subscribed to new answers. One word of caution though - use your finger nails or something soft and broad to pry the cover off maybe plastic. If you hold down the power button with charger disconnected for 4 minutes, it supposedly does a deep battery discharge. Score 1.

Once you get the Venue charging again, while it is plugged in you should mark the top of the plug I used white out so you never put the plug in the wrong way again. Sometime it shows plugged in but is not charging. This seems to be the same concept as above removing battery without having to do that. In reply to SandraGibbs's post on August 13, Microsoft Support. Picasso Kat. Was this answer helpful? This thread is locked. Do you know of one I can just go and buy?

Jimfixer jimfixer Rep: Boycott Dell this is factory I tried several charging cables,in addition to original- none worked. The Venue 8 seems to have an issue Dell will not discuss that causes problem, which is sometimes, when you shut down windows, Venue actually goes into sleep mode not shutdown, but you think it's off, so battery runs down. Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Thank you, thank you. Replies: 1 Views: Picasso Kat. Also, there was no Venue 8 Pro Tablet option in the post topic options. Will the Dell Venue 8 Pro still function productively in ?

This of course saves some battery, but the battery will still run down pretty fast. I've come to understand that the Venue does not actually shut down completely, if hibernate is enabled. Score Cancel Get Started. Tab do sent start up. Others, please try this fix. Lino Di Felice. That is why this forum explains how to make your own. Hello everyone, I just recently got a school issued Dell Venue Pro I can understand the inconvenience you have experienced.

Found this thread and see that others have the same problem. Hope this information is helpful. Thanks for marking this as the answer. Messages: 9 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 5. Fix Your Stuff. How satisfied are you with this response? Thanks for your feedback. I could not understand how, even if the battery was bad, it could lose its complete charge in 24 hours if it was off. I had bought batteries, cables and a charges port all to no avail Thank you again.

Gloria, my micro usb port is damaged - you can assist with this? Others, please try this fix. Greg Kerr Rep: 13 1. I get an orange light when I press power, but it goes off after seconds. To make matters worse, I am in the middle of an intensive teaching course in Thailand and therefore cannot send in to Dell customer support. In reply to DustinKemp's post on July 12, After reading this post, I recalled how I once or twice have had to re-seat the battery on my laptop when it had stopped charging. I tried Picasso Cat's remedy, and it worked!!

May 1 by Michelle Gier. There wouldn't be an option for your tablet as you selected windows phone where your device is a tablet running 8. Show Ignored Content. View Statistics:. If you put the tablet in sleep mode, you're basically just turning off the screen. Will the Dell Venue 8 Pro still function productively in ? I had the same problem. Based on other posts I have seen on here, the charger that comes with the Dell shorts out two of the pins when charging so other chargers do not work. Please refer to our self-help content for additional assistance.

Dell supplied the wrong type plug for the port. Try a hard boot or hard reset. Turned it off for the rest of the charge. The car charger will only work if the data pins are shorted together in the charger or if there is a 1. I plug the charger in but nothing happens. Dell is really a very bad service giver. This thread is locked. How satisfied are you with this reply? I was ready to begin purchases of items like: charger, charging port, charging board. New battery time.