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Upgrade the Zen Micro: 5gb to 8gb on the cheap

Step 15Flash the New Firmware

Flash the New Firmware
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Once your player reboots, and it's charged and connected to your PC with a USB cable, start the Firmware loader you downloaded earlier.

Select your language (English for me), and just follow the instructions. The program will detect your player. If it can't, it will tell you that there is not a Zen jukebox currently connected to the PC.

Click "Upgrade" to begin the upgrade. It really is that simple. The program will install the firmware to the CF drive on the Micro, reboot the Micro, and then verify the install was successful. When it's done, you can then use the Micro to navigate to the System menu, and check the System Information.

That's it! Set the player's date and time, and then use your normal methods of loading music onto your player. Jack in your headphones, and have a good time with your higher-capacity, more-durable MP3 player.
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