&nbsp;<font size=4>I turned my zune on (30 GB) as usual and now I have the Zune screen that has the loading bar but nothing else. I have tried everything. Press and hold back button while holding up and or down button, press back button, turn on, and press right button, etc. Do I let this thing "die" (battery)&nbsp;or what? <br><br>This zune was a trade in services from my son. He upgraded to the 80. I routinely listen to audio books at night. Last night I put in several of the audio cd's that came with a book and had the device hooked to the comnputer. All was ok. I was listening to my book, fell asleep. I don't recall shutting off the Zune, only playing "all" for the cd of the first chapter recently added. Hours later, I hit the middle button, the Zune loading screen comes on and after an hour and a half, it is still there--fully lit up. I did try to hook to computer and bring up the zune software, the device is not recognized. Thinking I may have to let the battery drain, I unhooked the USB from the zune so the battery would not charge further and the screen would&nbsp;&nbsp;go off. <br><br>I have researched this problem&nbsp; quite well and am stuck. The only thing I know left to do, is to take the zune apart and take out battery (this I have never resorted to). <br><br>Thanks<br><br></font><a href="mailto:perleo@yahoo.com"><font size=4>perleo@yahoo.com</font></a> http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:18:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ &nbsp;I turned my zune on (30 GB) as usual and now I have the Zune screen that has the loading bar but... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16862 vhmabb Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:38:00 GMT I had the very same problem last night except I was listening to music instead of reading a book.&nbsp;... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16864 bfish Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:50:00 GMT I'd hold off on that for a bit, looks like a few people are having the same problem we are. All the Zunes... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16865 Phinris Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:52:00 GMT I turned on my Zune this monrning and had the same issue with a frozen loading screen http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16866 Kauffmas Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:57:00 GMT I have just joined this forum after experiencing the same issue.&nbsp; I've had my 30GB zune since Oct... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16867 pspiegel Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:01:00 GMT Same issue here.&nbsp; On power up the Zune 30 froze this morning.&nbsp; No amount of coaxing got a reset... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16868 smok1n Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:14:00 GMT Yeah the same thing happened with my 30gb Zune too.  I woke up this morning and tried to turn it on but... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16869 bifitzhenry Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:19:00 GMT Looks like I'm not alone,Plugged my&nbsp;30GB zune into the USB port&nbsp;to charge on my laptop last... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16870 pawpaw007 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:21:00 GMT I am having the same problem.&nbsp; I left it&nbsp;on to charge last night and no amount of pressing... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16871 crmcge3 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:23:00 GMT My 30 GB zune "froze" this morning on the start up screen about 95% through the loading process (bottom... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=1#16872 bbradyvt Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:24:00 GMT having same problem, woke up this morning grabbed it off my side table to head to work and it freezes... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16874 Drakovich Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:26:00 GMT Quote: Originally Posted by pawpaw007Looks like I'm not alone,Plugged my&nbsp;30GB zune into the USB... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16875 pawpaw007 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:27:00 GMT Well this is strange and yet kinda comforting to see that my 30gig Zune is not the only one to malfunction... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16876 ozzyski Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:32:00 GMT i have the same issue... guess they will be getting a lot of calls today.... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16877 Wiskeyguy Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:36:00 GMT Well come to think of it my XBox 360 had a similar problem called the red ring of death I think this... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16878 ozzyski Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:38:00 GMT Having same problem, woke up this morning to head to work and it freezes on loading screen with full... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16881 Dos XX's Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:43:00 GMT My Zune 30 froze also on the load up screen.&nbsp; I've tried all the suggestions to reboot it but nothing.&nbsp;... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16882 scooterpal Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:44:00 GMT I don't know when it happened exactly, but I have the same symptoms. Maybe MS made a mistake with the... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16883 wingbird101 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:44:00 GMT I guess misery loves company.&nbsp; I am another disappointed user this morning.&nbsp; I haven't been... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16885 oneway1969 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:47:00 GMT I thought I had some how screwed it up, but I feel better knowing it's not just me. http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16886 gitchyburl Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:47:00 GMT Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one having this problem!&nbsp; We recently bought the Altec Lansing... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=2#16887 hollywood77 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:47:00 GMT Seems every 1st gen Zune on the planet has bricked.&nbsp; I'm monitoring multiple forums but so far no... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16888 pspiegel Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:51:00 GMT add me to the list. It stopped working at about 1:00ish in the morning for me. I had it plugged in to... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16889 QofDeath Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:51:00 GMT Well You are not alone! I woke up this morning 5:15am&nbsp;12/31/08 to find the exact same thing has... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16891 smittyroadking Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:52:00 GMT I too have awoken this morning to find that my 30GB Zune, which was charging last night on the PC, is... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16892 djglowell Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:56:00 GMT My oldest daughter turned hers on this morning and noticed the same problem.&nbsp; We have three 30 gb... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16893 95csurams03 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:59:00 GMT I am having the same problem.&nbsp; Zune load screen came up and froze solid.&nbsp; Cannot get it to... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16894 srolling Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:59:00 GMT Yeah same here.  My Zune has been flawless for the year that i've had it but all of a sudden today its... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16895 bifitzhenry Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:59:00 GMT Mine never got the 3 update yet, so I have a good feeling that the update has little to do with it, but... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16897 QofDeath Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:02:00 GMT Loading screen just cleared. Now showing battery low symbol. Hooked it up to my computer, but no recognition.... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16898 Dos XX's Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:04:00 GMT Add me to the list. I'm stuck on the Zune logo. I've had my Zune now for 2 yrs, and it has its quirky... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16899 liminosh Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:04:00 GMT It is so glad to see that there are numerous people going through the same thing which could make Microsoft... http://www.zuneuser.com/forums/t/Zunefrozenonloadingscreen-4590.aspx?p=3#16902 blu04maxx Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:07:00 GMT