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@@ -28,11 +28,18 @@ reprogram by using :ref:`perpetual bootloader mode
My board is bricked! I can't upload via the bootloader no matter what!
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-Use the hardcoded serial STM32 serial bootloader to :ref:`re-flash the
-bootloader <bootloader-reflashing>`.
+Don't panic. First, make sure that the board is plugged in correctly
+for program upload, using the instructions given in the
+:ref:`quickstart <maple-quickstart-upload>`. If that doesn't work,
+try using :ref:`perpetual bootloader mode
+<troubleshooting-perpetual-bootloader>`.
+
+If that doesn't work, then you've got a problem. All is not lost,
+however! You can always try to :ref:`re-flash the bootloader
+<bootloader-reflashing>` over serial (or :ref:`JTAG <jtag>`).
-If it really is bricked, and you think it's our fault, `contact us
-<http://leaflabs.com/contact>`_\ !
+If your board really is bricked, and you think it's our fault,
+`contact us <http://leaflabs.com/contact>`_\ !
My 5v peripheral doesn't work! (I2C, SPI, USART, etc)
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