Playbook is dead with a blinking red light

My playbook went dead and does not come back even if I charge it for 24h.
If I push the start bottom a blinking red light come up. I try to re-boot it pushing all bottoms and does not work.
Also I have tried to dowload new software through my laptop but never complete it and get stuck in the middle.
Any idea anyone???
Thanks,

Many others have had this problem - first thing to do is check to make sure your are using the charger that came with your PlayBook. Also check the threads at the top of forum for oft-asked questions. For your convenience here is a link that might help. Good luck.
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