Question about SanDisk Sansa e250 MP3 Player

Help i have the problem where it says "failed to load main image, switch to recovery mode" well i go and do that then i plug in the USB cable then i go here to look for solutions on how to get to MSD mode, some solutions say u have to turn it on then go to settings then pick that mode but how cn ya do that when u cant even turn it on. HELP!!

Jordan Charlo Mar 28, 2007

It still doesn't work!!!!!!!!! like i hold it down fer 15-20 seconds and it fosn't even turn on again....

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Yo to do that u just need 2 download a firmware upgrade.. than copy it in the folder you see on ur sansa.. after that just wait than it will work

Posted on Apr 10, 2007

Anonymous

Well i was told to hold down the power button for 15-20 seconds. it worked instantly. try it

Posted on Mar 27, 2007

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