Unable to update firmware on sansa clip+

SOURCE: SanDisk Sansa Clip is stuck on connected.

Do this first:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&message.id=849&query.id=66344#M849

Then update your firmware:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=718

I think you need to connect to a PC though, not sure

SOURCE: New SanDisk Sansa Clip freezes

Do this first:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&message.id=849&query.id=66344#M849

Then update your firmware:
http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/board/message?board.id=clip&thread.id=718

I think you need to connect to a PC though, not sure

SOURCE: sansa clip installation

What you need to do is update your Windows Media Player. I believe it has to be WMP10 and higher. Let me know if that works. Oh and you also need at least Windows XP Service Pack 2. so update your windows software

SOURCE: My pc is not recognizing my sansa mp3 player clip model 1GB. Do I

Here is the manipulation to be done to remedy this.

To begin, open Windows Explorer and click the Tools /Folder Options /Display. Look in the list "Hidden files and folders" and check "Show hidden files and folders."

• Right click on the icon "My Computer" from desktop and then click Properties. Then click on Hardware then Device Manager.
• Right click on the line marked "Unknown Device" and click "Update Driver".
• Then in the wizard to update the hardware choose "No, not this time."
• Click "Next."
• Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)".
• Click Next.
• Then click on "Do not search I will choose the driver to install".
• Choose from the list of hardware USB hub.
• Click Next.
• Click on "Disk".
• A window opens. Then click "Browse", go to C: /windows/inf and select usbstor.inf and click Open.
• The path of the selected driver will appear in the previous window. Click "OK". The driver will be installrd and you have a line called "Device USB Mass Storage".
• Choose from the list of hardware "Storage Volume".
• Click "Next."
• Click on "Disk".
• A window opens. Click "Browse", go to C: /windows/ inf and select volsnap.inf select and click "Open."
• Then the path of the selected driver will appear in the previous window. Click "OK". The driver will be installed and you have a line called "Generic Volume".

SOURCE: my sandisk sansa clip 1gb wont turn on

Make sure the player is fully charged. 1. Connect the player to the PC. 2. Make sure the computer detects the player.
NOTE: If needed, switch the player to MSC mode, 1. Turn device OFF. 2. Slide the Hold switch down to Lock (orange color showing). 3. Press and hold the center button while connecting the device to the PC.then connect it to the PC. Next Be sure the battery is charged 1. Leave the player connected for approximately 2 hours to charge. 2. Disconnect the player from the PC. 3. Verify if you can turn on the player. 4. Reset the player if necessary. To reset the player: 1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button for approximately 20 seconds. 2. Release the Power/Menu button. 3. Press the Power/Menu button again to turn on the player.
If that does not do it, re-seat the battery: Here is how to get to the battery, 1. Press the battery compartment in while sliding to the right. 2. Remove old battery. 3. Insert new battery or reset the old battery. 4. Close the battery compartment. Then try and see if it will come on with out the battery hooked to your computer. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Connect the player to the PC to verify if it turns on. 3. Re-seat the battery to ensure proper connection. 4. Verify if the player turns on.