My htc desire x will not switch on.

[stevie-g]

Cannot get it to do anything. Orange light flashes when power button held down.

 

[Nerf72]

Orange light flashing is low power I think. Charge it overnight

 

[hiredgun]

Cannot get it to do anything. Orange light flashes when power button held down.

Anything is better than nothing, with the light on there is at least some hope. Do what Nerf72 said and cross your fingers!