Coolpix s3500 not charging

Legacy_user

Hi,
I have the above camers that has not been used for a while so the battery is completely dead, its now been on charge for 36 hrs with no effect . After a quick google it seems theres an issue with this and a firmware update but how can i update it if it won't even turn on ?

Oblivion

Can you connect it to your PC with a USB cable to enable you to carry out the firmware update?

System

i can connect it but as the battery is dead its not switching on.

Big_Graeme

Does this one charge in camera or do/can you remove it to charge?

wealdroam

Have you read the Nikon COOLPIX Updating Camera Firmware instructions?

They state that you need either a fully charged battery or a mains charger:

To upgrade the camera firmware, you will need:
One of the following camera power sources:
- An AC adapter
- A battery or batteries with sufficient charge to complete the update

Can you perhaps remove the battery from the camera and try switching it on under mains power only?