Wont turn on unless plugged into computer

Read this. Get the manual. Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player by SanDisk

Plug your device into computer and let it about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Then, unplug and turn it on.
If it doesn't work, you should change another one.
Good luck

The battery wire must have come off...Sansa clip has this problem...u'll have to open the sansa clip and solder the battery wire in appropriate position..

dont plug it in until on your desktop

Reformat clip with disk utility after looking at it like an external disk. Do this by turning it off. Puting it in lock mode. Hold down middle button as you plug it in.

I am mad at my Clip as it did the same thing.

Screen shot here:
Sansa clip not recognized.

change the cable then check , or check in some different system

please check on the backlight settings on the "system set" in the Menu, make sure you have a value in there, but if in case the Sansa itself does not seem to be turning on, the check on the battry if it is charged / overcharged. if you have checked on this area and you had the same issue, then you may want to check on the Backlight or the LEDs of your player, better if you consult the warranty of the player before opting to open theunit up by yourself.

hope this helps.

There is a fix, but it is going to delete all the songs off the player, so you will have to reload them. Disconnect the Sansa Clip from the computer. Slide the power button up for 15 seconds to turn the Sansa Clip off. Hold in the volume + button, and reconnect the player to the computer

I would recommend you to go to the sandisk site to update the firmware on your device or you can contact sandisk to they can help you with updating the firmware on your device..Please follow the link below to get the firmware
http://www.sandisk.com/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1376

The number for sandisk is 1-866-726-3475
Please rate accordingly
Thank you
Computerrep

Get the latest firmware for the player - should solve the problem (may require a restart of your computer after upgrading).