What got me annoyed was the fact that the device was at least "refurbished" and not new.
If it was new, I would give it the benefit of doubt and keep it for a while and spend time setting it up.
Because that was not the case, it goes straight back. I am tempted to open the air bubble envelope and leave it charging during the day, but that would cost me one air bubble envelope and if the device starts to work, I would still have to send it back now. Better to wait until next week.
I agree with Fraser on this: I have seen many bricks due to faild firmware upgrade attempts and this is exacly how it looks to me. The charging circuit does not involve the CPU/flash, which is why the LED's go on. Otherwise the device is just dead.
The fact that the screws where not fully screwed in and some residue glue on the side of the rubber feet makes me believe it was opened by the last "customer". Also, right now I am still waiting for the PICkit3 to arrive, so I have no easy means of reflashing it, if I wanted to.
I start to wonder if I shouldn't have just asked for a refund...
...but because I am waiting for the PICkit3, it would be a shame to not have a device to test the flashing proceedure. These orders come hand in hand.
Not the end of the world - just have to wait another week and deal with the shipping back proceedure (i.e. verify it arrives and I am not charged for the replacement unit).
Regards,
Vitor