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So its been about 3 hours. I tried using the pc companion and it never saw my device, infact my pc doesnt even recognize something is being plugged in.
I still am not getting any LED, vibration, or response of any kind. gonna try another 3 hours. So for you uliwooly, when this happens to your devices its completely dead like this even after the 3 hours?
No, after 3 hours they started working, you should try a different usb cable and charger.
well I pulled out my volt and current thing-a-ma-jig.....i tried multiple cords including the original and multiple chargers including the original...they all charge at 0.0Amps which generally only happens when the device is 100% charged...maybe i need to kill the battery? any way to do that without...being able to turn it on....
im screwed arent i?
You could open the SIM card port and press the reset button, maybe just maybe that will do it. if not, contact your local Xperia Care
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/contactUs/
Sorry
no need to be sorry not your fault. thanks for all your help uliwooly and know that your invited to the funeral 
Lol, I hope you can get it fixed, keep us updated.