Raspberry Pi 3 Model B - no green light [solved]

[ceci123]

Hi.

I have a brand new Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B that won't boot. I only see a red light and nothing else. It doesn't recognize the keyboard or the mouse or monitor. I downloaded the latest version of NOOBS and placed it on the MicroSD but nothing.

I am using my Android Samsung Note 4 charger which has

OUTPUT: 5.0V 2.0A. I know that the RPI requires 5.0V with 2.4A but I am sure if the 2.0A is causing the issue.

Is it possible that my raspberry pi is faulty?

[Jednorozec]

Your problem is probably the sd card. Did you install NOOBS correctly?

[fruitoftheloom]

Hi.

I have a brand new Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B that won't boot. I only see a red light and nothing else. It doesn't recognize the keyboard or the mouse or monitor. I downloaded the latest version of NOOBS and placed it on the MicroSD but nothing.

I am using my Android Samsung Note 4 charger which has

OUTPUT: 5.0V 2.0A. I know that the RPI requires 5.0V with 2.4A but I am sure if the 2.0A is causing the issue.

Is it possible that my raspberry pi is faulty?

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[ceci123]

I was playing with the Pi last night and noticed a green light blinking with or without the SD card in it. Not sure what that means.

One thing I forgot to mention that I am using this cheap HDMI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter Cable.

HDMI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter Cable link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232077887275?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Based on what I've been reading looks like I need a reliable HDMI to VGA converter. Anyone know of that that works with the Pi?

Thank you!

[fruitoftheloom]

I was playing with the Pi last night and noticed a green light blinking with or without the SD card in it. Not sure what that means.

One thing I forgot to mention that I am using this cheap HDMI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter Cable.

HDMI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter Cable link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232077887275?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Based on what I've been reading looks like I need a reliable HDMI to VGA converter. Anyone know of that that works with the Pi?

Thank you!

Yes those Cables are total crap, you need an adaptor like:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Adapters/108 ... B00ZMV7RL2

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00XKN3GG4

[ceci123]

"This item does not ship to the United States."

This one looks compatible. Good reviews. I can get it in the USA.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZM ... 0YHZ8J2HZU

[davidcoton]

"This item does not ship to the United States."

If you put your (approximate) location in your profile, you will save everyone's time and get better answers.

[ceci123]

That's a good idea.

I have added New York, NY 10022

[DougieLawson]

https://thepihut.com/products/raspberry ... -convertor that one works with my Raspberries and my HP Laptop (which only has HDMI out, no VGA).

[ceci123]

I bought a HDMI to VGA converter from Amazon and it works great now.

Thanks