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Subject: Re: fm recorder: hard disk error - can't get fm rec to shut down

Re: fm recorder: hard disk error - can't get fm rec to shut down

From: <stevem_at_gator.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 18:02:00 -0400 (EDT)

Heh heh. Even I know the answer to that one. Removing and/or replacing the
batteries, providing you replace with the right ones, will not void the
warranty. Rest easy.

Steve

> On Tue, 10 Jun 2003 kerke_at_web.de wrote:
>
>> Hi ,
>>
>> I am a fairly new user of the Archos 20 FM Recorder.
>> All of a sudden while playing a song I received a 'hard disk error',
>> - the screen froze and
>> - there is a quiet high steady beep sound (coming from the display?)
>> and - I feel that the hard disk is active all the time
>>
>> Short connecting of the power input did not help.
>>
>> I have read through some forums and understood that there is a similar
>> problem with the player and it risks to damage the hard drive. The
>> only solution there was to open the battery cover and remove the
>> batteries. Sine I am not at home and cannot open the cover with my
>> office tools, I am a bit worried.
>>
>> Does anyone of you have a hint how to shut down the recorder (by
>> pressing two buttons at the same time or whatever) ?
>>
>> Thank you very much in advance.
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>
> Folks have suggested removing the battery, but will that void the
> warranty? I don't know, since I have a player.
>
> Whether or not it does, perhaps the best thing would be to get it
> replaced under warranty, providing this is not a Rockbox issue.
>
> Michael
Received on 2003-06-11

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