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Smart Controller not turning on FIX

THE CYBORG

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Charged everything last night, got out to fly today, turned on SC & drone, all looked good.
Looked down at the SC and nothing, no display & couldn't turn it on.
Thought I couldn't have charged it so connected an eternal power bank, nothing.
Got back home, put it on charge but nothing.
HAD A RANT.
After calming down I did the Google thing,.
Found this - “press and hold the power button for 20 seconds and then the remote controller will restart and return to the normal state”
YEY.
It took more like 30 seconds but it worked.
Method 2 if the above doesn't work try this - “ Connect to charger with a known good cable while holding power button down for 15 seconds and the custom button underneath” (didn't try this as No1 worked.)
Still in a mood as I missed the high tide so couldn't shoot the planed project, had good sky with nice fluffy white clouds, a mirror like surface to the water in the marina & no wind.
Still fuming but I learned something for if it ever happens when I am a long way from home.
 
Thank you for share the experience and the tip in case happen to me.
 
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I had the same thing happen (black screen, no power lights).

Tried both your tips, holding for a couple of minutes each. Neither worked.

Just noting for anyone else looking for solutions.
 
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