Question about SanDisk Sansa e260 MP3 Player

Broken screen Unfortunately, the MP3 player got stuck in a closing door. The screen was damaged. When powered up, the screen lights up, the cracks are visible, but no menu appears. When connected to my computer, it does update the player when connected to Rhapsody. However, unable to do anything else with it. Sandisk is of no help!! They do not offer repair service or have any service centers. I have checked local electronics repair shops, but no one can help me. Arthur

Anonymous Nov 30, 2007

i put my coat with my sansa e260 on the floor and i stept on it by mistake. How to fix it ?
Alvin Alvarez Nov 30, 2007

i put my coat in the floor with my sansa e260 and i stept on it by mistake.how to fix it?

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Call Sansa to get THEIR price. View eBay to find a reasonable price. It is definitely NOT cost-effective to repair it. Ask your local Geek Squad if they are willing - probably no - minimum $250. If you live in Philadelphia or another major metro, see if they have Mp3 repair servicemen - most places do not because the actual builders/info is in Korean, Japanese, etc, and b/c it is less expensive to replace than to repair.

Posted on May 23, 2008

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