RIM Explains The BlackBerry PlayBook Low and Dead Battery State

RIM did post up a knowledge base article detailing the low battery state of the BlackBerry PlayBook. It is not the most informative but it does give us details on how it works. RIM tells us that:


When the battery level of the BlackBerry PlayBook reaches a level 0%, the tablet will automatically turn off. The LED will blink in a sequence when attempting to Power On the device indicating a low charge, red blink and then followed by 5 yellow blinks.

This is because the BlackBerry PlayBook battery does not have enough charge to power up the tablet.

Their resolution is:

It is recommended to connect the BlackBerry PlayBook to the Rapid Wall Charger that came with your BlackBerry PlayBook, or one of the charging accessories listed:

BlackBerry PlayBook Rapid Charging Pod
BlackBerry Rapid Travel Charger
BlackBerry Premium Charger

Please leave BlackBerry PlayBook plugged in for approximately 40 minutes or until full charge is achieved. Connecting to a computer to charge via USB will not be sufficient to charge the tablet.

Let us know if that works for you!

Really disappointed in the Blackberry! It’s not just me that thinks the blackberry is dead! Check out this UK rapper GT Solo's song about them “BB is Dead” https://youtu.be/hZYiE-cRSxQ so funny!