My mp4 player 2nd gen ipod clone (2 gb) WONT CHARGE

DAM2991 · #1 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 8:54 pm

Okay, My mp4 wont charge. I can use it when it is connected to the computer but right when I take it off it shuts off. Also when I use the wall charger but dont plug the wall charger into an outlet, it works, but once i take it off of the mp4 player it shuts off. I dont know what I am doing wrong. HOW do u charge this stupid thing.

_Odyssey · #2 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 9:28 pm

Ok, this might sound like a silly question but it has to be asked...

Do you have the on/off switch at the top in the 'On' position?

The 2nd Gen nano clone will work when connected to the computer with the switch in the 'Off' position. You can play music and AMV's but it won't charge. The moment it is disconnected from either the computer or wall power outlet it will shut off. This switch has to be in the 'On' position to charge and operate.

DAM2991 · #3 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 9:36 pm

yes it is on and its really starting to piss me off. Also when i use the wall charger it doesnt light up any more

_Odyssey · #4 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 9:46 pm

I know first hand that if you plug the player into the charger but not into the wall outlet and theres a charge already in the battery it will switch on as it detects the chargers circuit on the other end of the USB cable.
It's refusal now to light up could mean the battery is finally drained.
At this point all i can suggest is you get in contact with the company or person you bought the player from and look at getting it replaced because unfortunately it sounds like there is either a problem with your players charging circuit or it's battery.

Anyone else here have any ideas?

DAM2991 · #5 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 9:51 pm

i dunno maybe i am charging it wrong, ill see about it tommorow if not then I guess I have to go fill out all of that un nesssasery paper work that the ebay seller needs for me to return it

pmilladcs · #6 (**permalink**) 9th Mar 2007, 10:53 pm

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yes it is on and its really starting to piss me off. Also when i use the wall charger it doesnt light up any more

my wall charger doesn't work either, the light stopped and it doesnt work at all now. i have to use my 95 computer keep it on overnight.

DAM2991 · #7 (**permalink**) 10th Mar 2007, 5:54 pm

I don't think it is the battery. Can you tell me the factory settings so I can revert them. Also I never Formatted the music player before i used it. is that the problem??

lattesurf · #8 (**permalink**) 10th Mar 2007, 5:58 pm

DAM2991 , does your player get detected by your computer? Try formatting using MP3 Utilities Disk Tool, the guide is here http://www.mympxplayer.org/how-to-re...ck-vt2400.html

Does the player still act the same way after a format?

DAM2991 · #9 (**permalink**) 11th Mar 2007, 7:38 am

Okay, I formatted it, but I was wondering how long it takes to charge atleast half. So I can test it.