e200tool works a little less reliably in OS X, but it does still work. The
main problem is that you may have to run it a few times before it manages to
recognise your Sansa.

Even if it doesn't work for you, I can't see any way that it would cause
harm to your mac.

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 4:11 AM, Jacob Rau <jacob.rau_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't know if the e200tool can be run in OS X, but there is nothing to
> be scared of in the manufacturer mode. I have used it more than 3 times (I
> did a *lot* of mucking when I first got my Sansa e280) and if you follow the
> directions to the letter, you will be just fine.
>
> That mode was designed to withstand corruption to the flash memory, which
> is what you have on your hands.
>
> Jacob
>
Received on 2008-02-22