I have tried the above method but I am having a total different situation here. I get this and says that this device is unknown when i attach the player through the usb.
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/3518/018rg.jpg
I try to install the driver AdfuUpdate found in C:\Windows and I get this
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/5954/029yc.jpg
Any other ideas of how can this be resolved ? t.y.
nevermind am throwing it away lol. thanks for the guide it looks great
EDIT: I was just about to throw out the player. I've tried to connect the pins again and the light came on

. I've used one of the full firmwares here and it worked

. So, if you are in the same boat as I am, try the guide again
EDITx2: btw you are a genius and we love your guide