BlackBerry Curve 8520 is one of the very popular handsets ever produced by RIM. It is a compact phone with so many features and it also comes with a very affordable price tag. So, all that makes it an amazing device for the mid or low range budget users. Now, today we will be discussing some of the issues that are faced by some of the owners of Blackberry curve 8520 and how to avoid or fix those issues.

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Don’t get Confused

First of all you have to keep in mind that you should not confuse Blackberry Curve 8520 with any other handset from 8500 lineup of Blackberry handsets. Specifically, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 looks pretty similar to the BlackBerry 8520. So, first you have to make sure that the device you are dealing with is BlackBerry Curve 8520 and you can confirm that by finding the name of the device on the label under the battery pack of the phone.

Problems & Solutions

So, when we talk about the problems with BlackBerry Curve 8520 and how to fix them, the first and most common issue that comes in mind is water damage. I am sure that so many users have already complained that their device stops working after they have dropped it in water. Of course it happens and to fix your Blackberry in that case, all you need to do is first remove the battery from the phone immediately. After that, let it dry for around 12 hours. Now, try to reconnect the battery and see if the problem persists. If the phone does not turn on, you need to take your phone apart and dry it from the inside, after that, it should start working or else some part of your device is damaged and you have to replace it.

If the display screen of your Blackberry 8520 is going blank and does not show anything. It usually means that the LCD screen is damaged and you have to replace it. You can buy new LCD display online or from the market and then you can replace it by yourself by following online guides or get someone to do it for you. If your device still shows white screen, you will have to take help from Blackberry desktop manager to fix this issue. There is a chance that BIOS and OS in your device are not working and you can update them with Blackberry desktop manager.