my pi zero would not boot. first initial use since purchase. download imager from raspberry pi website, installed, write to micro sd 32gb a1 type, headless, card in, power supply adapter original pi zero 12.5w, data bus micro usb to usb pc win11 , power on , green solid, pc nothing not a trace of pi . please help
I know you said it’s headless. But what do you get if you plug a screen in?
If you get nothing at all try a different image
Try a different SD
Still nothing? Seeing as how it’s new it may be DOA
tried three deferent sd cards (all A1 10 micros Scandisk, Verb, no brand) with deferent config and version. same results. cant find available diagnostic tool out there i did a self diagnostic check. probability of bootloadder issue highly probable.
Hey there, @David191372, and welcome to the forum.
While a Pi Zero 2W will usually enumerate as a USB device when connected via USB, when configured as headless this functionality needs to be manually enabled. Therefore, Windows not enumerating it does necessarily confirm a boot failure.
That you’re getting a green led on the board indicates that the Pi is at least beginning to boot. Could you please upload some images of your Zero 2 W? And confirm whether you’re still not getting any HDMI display?
