Stuck on hourglass

imok · #1 (**permalink**) 21st Apr 2007, 7:16 am

Hi,
I have read the dead player recovery instructions, but don't know how to safely slide the circuit board out of the cover to reset the player. It is one of those nano like players (http://stores.ebay.com.au/Haili-Telecom). I have already tried uninstalling USB drivers through device manager etc but XP will nolonger recognise the USB device properly and it remains stuck on the hour glass until the battery completely drains. I have not attempted to load any firmware and have not had the chance to try backing it up! Any suggestions welcomed.

kuhris · #2 (**permalink**) 26th Apr 2007, 1:37 am

I have the same player and the same problem, if you get yours to work let me know how, I'll do the same.

lattesurf · #3 (**permalink**) 27th Apr 2007, 9:00 pm

imok , for these players, you'll need to pry open the white cover/sticker located at the top (where the On/Off switch is) of the player, you might need to do so on the bottom too.
Doing so would reveal a hidden screw. Unscrewing it would allow you to slide or lift the casing off. Take note that some players you need you to depress and rotate the controls, or the sliding process might damage the buttons and board.

imok · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd May 2007, 5:21 am

Thanks - I took the plunge and removed the ends of the player and found that the navigation buttons were binding with the case so I think this will be a lost cause. Anyway thanks again for your suggestions.