Playbook Mini Keyboard won't charge

I bought the official Blackberry Playbook mini keyboard a few months ago. It worked once. Failed second time ( I assumed I hadn't charged it enough). Tried again recently, and it definitely isn't charging. No lights; no syncing; no pairing; no nothing. I've tried different chargers and different outlets, and the darned thing is dead. And, I am very certain it is not due to any product abuse, etc. It has just died. I either have a defective product, or is there some trick or reset button or some trick I need to know to charge this device? Or, have I just thrown away $120 on a piece of junk?

Hello, firstly it definitely isn't a piece of junk!
i dont think there is a reset button or anything on the mini keyboard.
I recommend you get it checked out at a local store
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sorry about the delay. Seems like Amazon UK is selling it now.
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Welcome Cheirhandrea!
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