My son has used and abused one of those for around 10 years. Was a cheap way for 2rd grader to listen to music on school bus. His still works and charges every few years when he takes it out. Admittedly its use was daily until momentus day at 13 he became a teenage android cell user. Enough of my teary eyed reminicing... Back to your concern. The tiny battery on it and its battery charging circuit is internal. If it was mine I would try the following: 1) try the reset device, details belowm 2) try many USP outputs: wall charging blocks, laptop port, desktop port . 3) try many usb charging cords that fit its input port. 4) do you need this specific device (music on it, etc)? If yes consider troubleshooting internals to device. One ebay vendor sells internal batteries If no, consider another music solution The sanfisk forum page below explains how to reset device as well. Hold power button down for 15+ seconds resets. Release button. Then short press to try to turn on. https://forums.sandisk.com/t/my-sandisk-clip-sport-is-not-turning-on/68240 Hope it helps, Joel On March 29, 2025 10:44:56 AM The Hammer via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
Would anyone be knowledgeable?
I have an old 8 GB SanDisk Clip Sport that I am trying to resurrect if it can be done easily.
Yesterday I left it connected to my Linux Computer USB for two hours. The screen read "Low Battery"
This morning, I plugged it into a house charger and left it charging for nearly three hours. The same "Low Battery' Screen appeared. If I hit the power button the MUSIC screen appears. I had music on there from tinkering years back. The unit seems to operate fine (I plugging in earplugs and listened to music) while charging, but as soon as I disconnect the charge wire no matter what the screen view, it all goes dark.
On line searches have not been helpful.
Any thoughts?
...fyi leaving it even longer on the charger just in case
Ron
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