3Gs iPhone Charging Issues

[tsmatthews19]

Hello

I just bought a iPhone 3GS and I plugged it in to charge it because it was 100% dead. It came on and it said 5% charged. Still plugged in, it wasn't charging. I have tried charging on my computer, wall chargers, 2 different wall chargers, 3 cords, blowing on all the cords, everything. It had 5% and then just goes down from there. Please help. Thanks in advance

Thomas

 

[Dima470]

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Did you buy it used? You probably just need a new battery.

 

[tsmatthews19]

I did buy it used.

 

[gMacbookPro]

can you turn on your iPhone after it charged for a while?

 

[Mr.C]

Agreed. Putting thread titles like that is very annoying. That said I suspect the battery is probably on it"s last legs.

 

[Stealthipad]

Your title is a little over the top for buying a USED 3GS and it not charging! This is not life or death. If this is an OLD 3GS the battery is likely in need of replacement. You got to expect a problem with a very old device.

How much did you pay for it?

 

[Mr.C]

Your title is a little over the top for buying a USED 3GS and it not charging! This is not life or death. If this is an OLD 3GS the battery is likely in need of replacement. You got to expect a problem with a very old device.

How much did you pay for it?

Agreed.

 

[Thetonyk123]

You could try to replace it. iFixit link here: http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-3GS-Replacement-Battery/IF142-005

 

[maflynn]

As others stated, its the battery. Get it replaced by apple, a third party or do it yourself