11-16-2021, 04:55 PM
We need a better way to get this information out, a "sticky" or something big and bold at the top of the Wiki, or something.
First, the "power" LED does not actually indicate power on; it is turned on by software. So, a PBP can be locked up in a power-on state and seem powered off. This is actually pretty common.
Second, don't rush to use the bypass cables. This is dangerous, and doesn't seem to be fruitful in diagnosing this problem.
Third, you must hold the power button for at least twenty seconds to assure a complete power-down.
Fourth, if your eMMC no longer boots, you will need to either remove it, or disable it with the hardware switch, to get other devices (preferably micro SD) to boot.
Fifth (and it seems you averted this), it is common to have to recover from a full battery discharge by charging via USB-C.
First, the "power" LED does not actually indicate power on; it is turned on by software. So, a PBP can be locked up in a power-on state and seem powered off. This is actually pretty common.
Second, don't rush to use the bypass cables. This is dangerous, and doesn't seem to be fruitful in diagnosing this problem.
Third, you must hold the power button for at least twenty seconds to assure a complete power-down.
Fourth, if your eMMC no longer boots, you will need to either remove it, or disable it with the hardware switch, to get other devices (preferably micro SD) to boot.
Fifth (and it seems you averted this), it is common to have to recover from a full battery discharge by charging via USB-C.
