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I have a Sansa Sandisk 1gb mp3 player. To charge it, there is a usb cord which plugs into the computer.
Scenario 1: Mp3 runs out of battery, usb head is already plugged into computer, I attach mp3 to the other end of the cord. After X hours, is still dead meaning something is wrong with charger. But I don't know how there could be because it hasn't suffered any physical damage and has been working perfectly fine for couple months.
Scenario 2: Mp3 runs out of battery, usb head is NOT plugged into computer, I attach mp3 to the other end of the cord. I then plug it into the USB jack. Computer turns off. Reboots with a windows error message. This happens everytime I plug the USB jack in when the computer is already running.
But furthermore, how am I going to recharge my mp3 player
Wth is going on -_-
 
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I have a similar problem with my iPod. I'm pretty sure it's do to usb cord that connects the iPod to the computer working improperly. For some odd reason I can do the data transfer between the two but instead of charging my iPod while it is connected it drains the battery. I bought a cheap charger for my iPod that plugs into a normal wall outlet which is more convenient for me anyway.
You're problem sounds more serious because it is messing up your computer when you connect it. Maybe try buying a new connector?
I'm guessing there is an adapter out there for you MP3 player that will connect it to a wall outlet but I figure you still want to able able to add music to it so you need a working connector.
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Oh I guess it's also important to know whether or not this has always happened or if it was a new occurrence. I mean if it has always happened like you describe then that's a more serious issue, otherwise I would guess it's more likely just the cord.
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is awesome32268 Posts
maybe short circuit in the cord? would explain the batter drain and can maybe fuck the computer up in some way causing reboot?
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United States17042 Posts
check the pins, make sure that they're all in contact.
Actually, the easiest solution is just to buy a new cord. If you were really curious though, then I guess you could grab a multimeter, and make sure both sides work like the pinout says they should ( http://www.dailycupoftech.com/2008/07/21/usb-pinout/ ).
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