03-17-2023
11:12
- last edited on
04-08-2023
16:56
by
WilsonFitbit
03-17-2023
11:12
- last edited on
04-08-2023
16:56
by
WilsonFitbit
Charge 5 not functioning
The screen is gone black and is life less
Please help
Moderator edit: clarified subject/format
03-17-2023 15:11
03-17-2023 15:11
Reboot. I’ve done this SO many times. It’s the only advice Fitbit support gives.
google reset - it gives step by step.
plug your recharge cord in and attach your charge 5. Turn it on. There is a small button on the cord where it attaches to the power. Press it 3 times. You’ll feel a tiny vibration. Then the Fitbit logo appears. There is a soft reset button on the screen (but for that you need the screen to be working).
I have found they are not waterproof. Water lock doesn’t work. Moisture will give you the ‘add card’ screen and then black out. A hairdryer helps.
03-18-2023 08:30
03-18-2023 08:30
I suggest that you contact Fitbit support. They will walk you through a series of troubleshooting procedures. Once they confirm that none of the procedures returns your device to normal operation and if it's still under warranty, they should send you an offer to replace the tracker/pebble or a discount on a different Fitbit. If your Charge 5 is no longer under warranty, from what I've read they should send you a discount to replace your device. Note: the discount is on the full price even if the device is on sale in the Fitbit store.
This is what I had to do when the screen on my 6 month old Charge 5 became non-responsive shortly after I updated the firmware. So far, my replacement is working fine even after updating the firmware.
Rieko | N California USA MBG PE