Question about SanDisk Sansa e250 MP3 Player

Stuck on refresh screen

I had just gotton rid of one problem on this mp3 player and now this one shows up. its stuck on the refresh screen. i thought that it would only take a couple of minutes but i doesn't even refresh! its really pissing me off. I even left it on all night to let it refresh but it didnt! When i plug it into the computer on the usb charge, it just turns onto the refresh screen again and the computer doesn't recognize my device. anyone know how to fix this? and dont say i have to take it back cause i can't.

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Will fimware delete my existing music files on the device?

Posted on May 11, 2008

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First off you will need to download the latest firmware from there site in this case from here: http://www.sandisk.com/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1368 Hold the power button in for 30 seconds for a forced shutdown. After it is off place the hold button in the on position so you see the little orange by the switch located on the top of the player.Then hold in the record button while pluging in your player with the usb cable.Do not let go until your PC finds it.This is putting it in recovery mode.Once your PC shows it onscreen you can let go of the record button.Run the firmware and format the drive. Make sure you remove it safely afterwards. this info was found at: http://www.expansys.com/ft.aspx?i=130218&thread=1

Posted on Jan 14, 2007

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