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		| 1) Remove the SD Card and see if that helps cure the lack of charge | 
	
 Not using a SD card.
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		| 2) remove and re-seat the battery plug inside. | 
	
 Already did that.  Didn't help.
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		| 3) Observe the charge indicators (LED and Icon), If missing, the cord,connector or charger could be at fault [not as likely, since you indicated a rapid discharge] | 
	
 LED and charging icons show up and work.
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		| 4) Failed charge level detection circuit. If you have a voltmeter available, read the battery voltage (3.7 VDC +/- 5% is a normal range). | 
	
 Won't be able to test until I get home.  Don't have either my PP or a multimeter on hand.
Don't know if this helps.  I left it charging overnight again and this morning the battery read 3 bars (out of 4).  I held the reset button for 10 seconds and hit the power button.  Device reboots and I see 4 bars.  I turn it off and turn it back on and it only reads 3 bars.
Going to reflash to previous FW tonight if battery voltage checks out.