Archos 504 dysfunction

You can get one in www.newmp3technology.com for 22€ aprox.They are Archos providers,and the large life of their batteries are well tested.

The Archos need to be plugged into an "active" USB port, giving 5volts and no less than 500mA. Some old computers or laptops could´nt reach this performance.

You need the Archos Docking adaptor Gen 4 to do this.

try using a high speed usb port

I had the exact same problem, I looked a bit on the net and I found the answer. What you have to do is push the reset button when your archos isn't plugged on. The reset button is located behind the battery ( you'll have to the remove the battery ) near the pins that connects the archos to its battery. It looks like a gold circle and if you push it you'll see it's a button. After pushing the reset button try to put the battery on back again and replug your archos, it should work normally now.
Good luck !

Take the battery off, and to the left of the battery connetion tabs is a small gold button, push and hold for 10 seconds. It should start up after doing this.

There is nowhere, except in Philadelphia - and they will charge you as much or more than Archos. Mp3 players do not have economical repair services.

yes it is compatible but the remote wont work for Archos 504. also, u'll require saddle for 504(usually comes as part of package). dont try to put your archos on the dock without a saddle.

does the archos come from europe and you are in the US, my point is if it is off say ebay theit will be set up for 240v and therefore is shall we say starved of power.

its a protected movie and 504 wont play them out to the tv.