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Unication G5 Will Not Power Up And LEDs Flicker

JASII

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My Unication G5 will not power up. When I try to charge it with either the drop in charger or a micro USB cord, the top three LEDs just flicker.

The battery that is in it was installed about April 2023.

Is it likely that it just needs a replacement battery or are the flickering LEDs indicative of something else?
 

RaleighGuy

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My Unication G5 will not power up. When I try to charge it with either the drop in charger or a micro USB cord, the top three LEDs just flicker.

The battery that is in it was installed about April 2023.

Is it likely that it just needs a replacement battery or are the flickering LEDs indicative of something else?

Try removing the battery for 5 minutes and reinstall it. If not it may be the battery.
 

Bmacs

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Try removing the battery for 5 minutes and reinstall it. If not it may be the battery.

Earlier versions of the radio had this issue when the battery gets too low - you need to disconnect the battery and re-connect and all will be fine. I have taken to keeping a small Philips screwdriver with me to be open to remove the battery when needed... pain in the @ss

Newer hardware does not behave this way...
 
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