My sansa mp3 player stopped working. When I turn it on it shows 2 or 1 black spots, shaped like a leaf, on the screen.

NOTE: Please tell me you have not got it wet. Some times the screen will do this if wet.

If not .....

Try Resetting your 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.
4. see my tip posted here about re-setting your player.

Re-seat the battery.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Connect the player to the PC to verify if it turns on.
3. Ensure the player's connectors are touching the battery terminals.
4. Re-seat the battery to ensure proper connection.
5. Verify if the player turns on.

Make sure the player is working when connected and being charged properly.
1. Connect the player to the PC.
- Theplayershould turn on, show connected on the screen and indicate it is charging.
- Some USB ports may NOT provide enough power, try the back USB ports if not working.
2. Make sure the computer detects the player.

NOTE: If the player is not detected or turning on, force the player to MSC mode, (See my tips posted here for info on this). then connect it to the PC again.

3. Leave the player connected for approximately 2 to 3 hours to charge.
- The computer CANNOT be in sleep or hibernation mode while charging.
4. Disconnect the player from the PC.
5. Verify if you can turn on the player.
6. Reset the player if necessary.

Hope this helps Fix Ya up.