# Inkbird BBQ ibt-6xs will not turn on

**URL:** <https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894>\
**Category:** Questions & Answers\
**Tags:** food-thermometers\
**Created:** [July 1, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894 "2024-07-01T17:50:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![rcg2290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e79b87/32.png) [@rcg2290](https://community.inkbird.com/u/rcg2290)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894/1 "2024-07-01T17:50:18Z")

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Hello,  
I have a 3 Year Old Inkbird BBQ ibt-6xs. I use it occasionally.  
Two weeks ago I used it and it worked flawlessly on the battery.

This weekend I tried to use it and would not turn on. When I attach the charging cable the light on the unit illuminates. When I hit and hold the power button it does not turn on. When I unplug the power source, the light goes out and still will not start.

Please help.

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**Author:** ![Tania](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.inkbird.com/tania/32/88_2.png) [@Tania](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Tania)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894/2 "2024-07-02T08:38:06Z")

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Hello,  
Maybe you could try using a computer to power it for 1-2 hours, does it work?

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**Author:** ![rcg2290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e79b87/32.png) [@rcg2290](https://community.inkbird.com/u/rcg2290)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894/3 "2024-07-03T23:34:52Z")

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@Tania thanks. I tried that and it did not help.  
I opened up the 3 year old unit and the circuit board was corroded. I was very disappointed that it was bad. I don’t remember getting it wet.

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**Author:** ![Tania](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.inkbird.com/tania/32/88_2.png) [@Tania](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Tania)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 7:43am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/inkbird-bbq-ibt-6xs-will-not-turn-on/165894/4 "2024-07-05T07:43:28Z")

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Sorry to hear that 😢. I will collect the issue to the engineers.  
Please make sure the device is not placed in a high temperature environment.  
If there is a large temperature difference, it may cause moisture to be produced.  
Please kindly understand that the IBT-6XS has a one year warranty. Perhaps you can contact [support@inkbird.com](mailto:support@inkbird.com) by email? They may check if there is a model with a discount for you.