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Samsung's 5th-generation Android-based Galaxy smartphone was released April 11, 2014. Improvements to the phone include a fingerprint scanner, updated camera, larger display, and water resistance. It is available in four different colors; black, blue, white, and copper.

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charger port menu button flex cable

I just disassembled this phone to replace the charging port flex cable. I changed out the cable and now the phone will not power up. When I plug it in it shows that the battery is charging but that is all it will do.

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First try this trick/reset:

Remove the battery.

Plug in the charger (known good charger and cable).

Leave the device plugged in for a minute without the battery installed.

Then with the device still connected, insert the battery, then try to start the phone. Any luck?

If not, may be the charging port you received is defective. Why did you need to replace it in the first place?

Before requesting or ordering a new one though, disconnect the one you just installed, clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in IPA 90%+, then reseat and test the phone. This will let you rule out a badly seated cable or dirty connector.

Also make sure the battery is sitting properly. Push it inward a bit, to see if it will make better contact and if you'll be able to start the phone this way.

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