Comments for Zune Firmware update to fix battery issues at http://www.zune-online.com , comment 0 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.zune-online.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:16:18 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.zune-online.com/news/zune/zune-firmware-update-to-fix-battery-issues.html#pc_1321 I would like to offer an update on the Play/Pause Issue. I now have version 3.0 of the firmware and the behavior has not changed. I do have a quicker way of fixing the problem but it involves opening the Zune. Disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery causes the Zune to operate properly until it enters sleep mode again, either automatically or manually by pressing and holding the play/pause button. To prevent entering sleep mode automatically turn off the Zune by pressing the Back Button and the Down Button. Do not let the Zune sit idly not playing music. - Onesto Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:21 +0200 http://www.zune-online.com/news/zune/zune-firmware-update-to-fix-battery-issues.html#pc_995 I have had the same problem with Zune 80 on 2.3 firmware. I never figured out a fix and I bought mine just after christmas with some money I got. It worked fine for 2 days, even with hibernation, but it started once i updated it from 2.2 firmware and now i cant get it to come on. Anyone have any clues on how long it takes to drain?? - Geniusdog Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:08:53 +0200 http://www.zune-online.com/news/zune/zune-firmware-update-to-fix-battery-issues.html#pc_989 Here's a twist on the play/pause battery issue. If the Zune is put in hibernation by pressing and holding the play/pause button it will then not turn on again. It will also not enter the charging state. It pretty much is a brick. The only way I have found to get around this problem is to wait for the power to drain to the point that the "Battery with !" display appears. Apparently pressing and holding the play/pause button accelerates the battery discharge. Once the Zune is in the "Battery with !" state, it can be recharged and everything will operate normally until the Zune is placed in hibernation again using the play/pause button. I discovered this on December 24th prior to wrapping it as a gift. I have searched forums looking for a solution. I only found this issue mentioned once in one forum without a solution specified. Restarting with Back and Up does not work. Nothing works except draining the battery. I even tried wiping the Zune with the Back Left Center. The firmware was reinstalled but the problem persists and can be reproduced consistently. I wish there was a way to turn back time to Version 1.3 as I think this is related to the "fixes." Hopefully someone at Microsoft hears about this problem soon. This applies to the Zune 30 with Firmware 2.3. - Onesto Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:10:34 +0200