Doing a favor for my colleague to look at an old MP3 player. This unit is not working as intended with intermittent output sound issue and losing the stereo function.

The physical unit of the ZEN Neeon MP3 player

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Took quiet an effort to disassemble the back aluminum cover even with the screws removed and only to find out that it was actually securely bonded along the lines.Gradually pry to overcome the adhesive, need to be patient and gentle to avoid excessive strength that could damaged and cracked the plastic casing.

( First appeared on sight was the battery pack that powers up the unit )

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This unit is packed with a Seagate 5GB storage drive.....

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Finally after further dismantling found the culprit to the problem, the output jack has several terminals lifted from the board which caused problems to the connection.

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Removed the jack and thoroughly cleaned the leads before solder it back to the board.

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A fully resurrected MP3 player with successful revived output stereo function.

nicely done.....i use to own a Zen Vision M....built like a brick...but nice

Fook i wish i had skill like you guys....nicely done...only 5gb tho thats a shock....i have terabytes of music so that would be no good lol