Can't charge TMR-BT10 (Bluetooth transmitter)

[threespines]

I bought an unused - in original sealed packaging - TMB-BT10 Bluetooth off a dealer on eBay. Tried to charge it tonight but with no apparent joy. The red indicator that according to the manual should be on when charging I don't see at all. Instead, I see a brief flash of the *blue* indicator as I place the unit in the charging cradle.

I know this is an old device, so for all I know it could have been on a shelf somewhere for 4 years. Is it likely I'm looking at a dead battery? That's my hunch. But any tips to get this sorted would be gratefully received!

[PS: I realise this is posted in Audio / Headphones, but there was no actually applicable sub-category for me to select!]

[Chris726]

I am in exactly the same position but it was still new! Did you find out what happened?

[threespines · Accepted solution]

Yes, it did transpire that the battery was the issue. The seller did the right thing, thankfully, without quibble. After an exchange of emails, I sent the unit back to him, and he returned it a couple of days later with a replacement battery installed. It's been charging and functioning fine ever since.

Definitely worth perservering with - this device has been working really well for me. I mainly use it for listening to tv on my headphones late at night or transmitting streaming Internet radio from my Android handset to an old (but good) ghetto blaster 😉

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[jayartssony]

anyone know how and where to get a new battery.

[Thalamus.]

Hi jayartssony,

welcome to the Sony User Community Forum..

You could try contacting Sony direct - Looking for a spare part?

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