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# [What to do when your raspberry pi 3B+ has only a red LED and won't boot](https://leeam.hashnode.dev/what-to-do-when-your-raspberry-pi-3b-wont-boot?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

(Or lessons from burning up my pi a.k.a don't do critical work when you are exhausted)

Sep 6, 2022 · 3 min read · leeam.hashnode.dev  
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[Danny Chauhan](https://hashnode.com/@DannyChauhan)

[Mar 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-to-do-when-your-raspberry-pi-3b-wont-boot/631756e8961d2507e75fb78e/comment/67d97b8d4407c8ca9ab453fd)

I am sorry to hear about the Pi Lee was you doing things with the bread board?