How to Replace a Battery on a Creative Zen MP3
By James Clark
The Creative Zen MP3 personal audio player runs on a rechargeable, replaceable Lithium-ion battery pack. The battery can weaken over time and lose its ability to hold a charge, eventually requiring a replacement. Unlike some MP3 players, the Creative Zen is designed for quick battery change-out with a slide-ff back panel, so the owner will be listening to tunes within a few minutes of removing the old battery and popping in a replacement.
Turn off the Creative Zen MP3 by pressing and holding the "Off" button until the unit shuts down.
Slide off the back cover by pressing down lightly and pushing the cover toward the bottom of the unit.
Lift the battery pack out of the compartment from the bottom, then follow the two attached wires to a plastic plug in the power socket inside the battery compartment.
Use a thumbnail and fingernail to grip the edges of the plug, then pull straight out of the socket.
Insert the plug connected to the wires on the new barttery pack into the socket inside the MP3 player. The plug inserts in one direction only.
Place the top edge of the battery pack into the upper end of the battery compartment and snap the battery pack into place.
Replace the cover and charge the Creative Zen MP3 if the replacement battery is not already charged.
Warnings
- Take the old battery to a recycling center. Do not throw in the trash or incinerate.
Writer Bio
James Clark began his career in 1985. He has written about electronics, appliance repair and outdoor topics for a variety of publications and websites. He has more than four years of experience in appliance and electrical repairs. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in political science.