Zune won't charge or sync with USB?

tsumeone · 08-02-2008, 01:35 PM

Information for anyone with the following symptoms:

-Zune 30 *will not charge* nor sync via USB with multiple cables and multiple pcs
-Nothing shows up in device manager with zune connected, it's as if there's nothing there
-If zune is off, plugging in usb will turn it on but still will not charge or sync or show up on the PC in any way
-Even after reformatting it you cannot get past stage 1, the zune is not seen by the PC *at all*
-Still *will charge* with car / wall charger

You need to replace the motherboard.

I have tried everything and up until now my Zune was mostly bricked. I bought a motherboard for $36 on eBay, installed it, and now the thing is good as new. Hope this helps someone!

nazrth · 10-30-2008, 12:05 AM

wow , man i have the same problem , this sucks so much , my zune will still play vids, mp3s, and share all via wifi.... but no charge in usb or file transfer. i even got a doc to test my cable lol 54$ us , and its not the cable lol funny , thx you, you help me put my mind to rest.

hakumeikage09 · 10-30-2008, 03:10 PM

Then it might be that either the connector port on the Zune or the connector cord is shot. Maybe even something on the computer itself. Did you try reinstalling the Windows Media Runtime 11?

08-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
tsumeone Zewbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10	Zune won't charge or sync with USB? Information for anyone with the following symptoms: -Zune 30 will not charge nor sync via USB with multiple cables and multiple pcs -Nothing shows up in device manager with zune connected, it's as if there's nothing there -If zune is off, plugging in usb will turn it on but still will not charge or sync or show up on the PC in any way -Even after reformatting it you cannot get past stage 1, the zune is not seen by the PC at all -Still will charge with car / wall charger You need to replace the motherboard. I have tried everything and up until now my Zune was mostly bricked. I bought a motherboard for $36 on eBay, installed it, and now the thing is good as new. Hope this helps someone!

10-30-2008, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
hakumeikage09 Zuner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Allis, Wisconsin Posts: 57 Reputation: 24	Then it might be that either the connector port on the Zune or the connector cord is shot. Maybe even something on the computer itself. Did you try reinstalling the Windows Media Runtime 11? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-30-2008, 12:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
nazrth Zewbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10	wow , man i have the same problem , this sucks so much , my zune will still play vids, mp3s, and share all via wifi.... but no charge in usb or file transfer. i even got a doc to test my cable lol 54$ us , and its not the cable lol funny , thx you, you help me put my mind to rest.

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