[mappo]

My GA628 is still a virgin. I have never tampered with it or
changed any of the software.

The problem is that it shuts down shortly after startup.
This only happens when there's a SIM inserted. Without
a SIM it just displays InsertCard until the battery
runs out.

I thought it was a battery problem so I try another one.
Same thing... Well, maybe they're both bad, so I try with
the charger. Same thing!

What's the problem?!

Another weird thing:
When I suspected the batteries I thought they were
suffering from the famous memory-effect known to occur
on old NiMH battery packs. So I connected the battery to
a tiny light bulb and left it there until the light went out.
I was certain that the battery was completely empty, but
when I attached it to the phone and connected the charger,
the charge indicator started at two (out of four) marks.

Btw, the battery connectors were replaced a long time
ago by a "pro".