FP3 blinks red fast, doesn't charge (in Costa Rica)

[Henns]

To “normal” Computer etc shops sell them or would I probably have to order one (I will try buy one anyway but what are the chances?)?

[Henns]

What should I use to Clean it?

[AnotherElk]

@Henns

To “normal” Computer etc shops sell them or would I probably have to order one

I guess it would depend on how many phones with removable batteries are around in the region. If almost all batteries aren’t removable, there would be no point for a shop to keep something like this in stock.

[anon9989719]

@Henns

What should I use to Clean it?

The USB port ?

• get a magnifying glass and use a small piece of wire, or a needle and be careful
• You can dismantle the bottom module to effect a better clean.
• you can use alcohol to clean out oily grime, best use 60% or more, Isopropyl Alcohol is sold for such at 90% +

Ideally if carry out any of the recommended options relay what you have done else everything may be repeated.

FP3 Bottom & Top module breakdown

Hi. Images below taken with an FP3+ I have a defunct F3 that I disassembled to see if I could fix it; No luck; but whilst at it I thought I’d take a look at the bottom module as one issue was that it wouldn’t charge. The bottom module can be prised open, it has four small latches, two stainless steel and two plastic, so be careful. I opened the steel one first. Here is the inside of the two halves of the surround. Centre is the slot for the USB C port. The shiny B98CBC is probably the vibrato…

[mattislong]

Hello guys, it’s me from a different account now. I’ve left my fairphone for several months now and i finally want to fix it now. The Last update from April: it did not charge properly, smelled like smoke once and when trying to charge, blinks red rapidly. Havent touched it because didnt want to make anything worse. Now I’m in Germany so I’m able to order new modules or whatever.

Question for those who maybe have read my problem: am I supposed to try charge it for hours or am I better off buying a new charging (bottom ?) module ? Or have you got other suggestions?

Thanks for your help

[Lidwien]

Check your battery if it is swollen. If yes, stop using it immediately.