Note: The following information applies to all devices with replaceable batteries.
For devices with built-in batteries, please refer to the following FAQ:
Trouble shooting: My device does not boot?
If your device does not start, please try the following tests before sending the device to a service center. This can help avoid downtime and costs.
 | Cause 1: Device has frozen - Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 20 seconds and then release it. This will force a restart.
- Starts: Device has frozen /if this happens frequently, reset the device to factory settings to rule out third-party apps as the cause.
- Does not start: Continue to the next cause.
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 | Cause 2: Defective battery - If available, try using the battery from another IS530.x device with the same zone approval that is known to be working.
- Starts: The battery was defective.
- Does not start: Continue to cause 4.
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 | Cause 3: Battery is not fastened - Check the battery's mounting screws.
- Tighten them by hand.
- Start the device.
- When starting, the boot logo should appear, and the device should vibrate briefly.
- Starts: Screws were too loose, the device works again.
- Does not start: Continue to the next cause.
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 | Cause 4: Battery is empty - Use the original charging cable and power plug (USB 5V/min.2A)
- Charge the device for 3 hours
- Start the device
- When starting, the boot logo should appear, and the device should vibrate briefly.
- Starts: Battery was not charged
- Does not start: Continue to the next cause.
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 | Cause 5: Deeply discharged battery - Remove the battery
- Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds
- Reinsert the battery and tighten the screws by hand or lock the battery in place.
- Use the original charging cable and power plug (USB 5V/min. 2A) - IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to start the device as soon as the charging cable is connected. If you have attempted to start it, start again at point 1.
- Charge the device for 12 hours.
- Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 20 seconds and then release it.
- When starting, the boot logo should appear and the device should vibrate briefly.
- Starts: Battery was deeply discharged. If the battery was too deeply discharged, consider replacing it.
- Does not start: Device is defective and should be sent in for repair (possible defects: motherboard, display, charging contact).
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If the device still does not start after all these tests, please consider sending it to one of our service centres for repair.