1GB MP3 Player shuffle cannot detect

Modikai · #1 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 8:07 am

Hello,

I'm new to this forum...

I have a 1GB MP3 Player shuffle (fake one) And i can't get my pc to detect it. Connect via USB. My computer does not show anything, even in device manager. Please guys, I need your help in fixing this. Been trying to fix this for 2 months now...

Also it won't play or anything... I've read the dead player recovery guide but it is for a different player... Please help... Thanks...

Here's what the MP3 player looks like.

lattesurf · #2 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 8:35 am

Modikai , likely the player is dead. You'll need to open the player to identify the processor's serial number first.

Modikai · #3 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 11:42 am

How to open it? There's no screw...

Groovy · #4 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 1:33 pm

You have to put the screws out and look inside your played hardware understood ? ^^

lattesurf · #5 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 6:12 pm

Modikai , i'm not very sure how to open the shuffle clone. Check around the buttons/switches area for any removable sticker or plastic cover, as sometimes the screws are hidden below it.

Else, the player probably is held together with plastic clips/latches that you'll need to pry it open. Take care in opening it, as it is easy to break or scratch the player whilst doing so.

lolita · #6 (**permalink**) 4th Sep 2007, 10:52 pm

This player is probably not an Actions chipset.

All of our Actions solutions have a screen.

Modikai · #7 (**permalink**) 5th Sep 2007, 1:52 am

Ok, I'll try opening it... Inform you when i'm done...

Modikai · #8 (**permalink**) 6th Sep 2007, 1:55 am

Me again... I'm unable to open up the player. Is there any reset procedure I should do?

lattesurf · #9 (**permalink**) 6th Sep 2007, 7:34 am

Modikai , i've not encountered recovering a shuffle clone. But typically these players needs to be opened, and have the memory chip shorted to reboot the player. i'm unaware of any reseting via external buttons.

Modikai · #10 (**permalink**) 6th Sep 2007, 10:50 am

ok, here's what i did. Unscrew, took off the hinge snap, then, nothing... can't slide it out... Unless I break it, there is no way to open it... Any ideas?

Now I've lost the hinge snap.. damn.. it just bounce off...

I can't format it if the pc can't detect. There is no way to open it, unless break it.