Sansa e280: Synch cable doesn't charge

[msk_30339]

I've had my Sansa e280 for several months now, with no major issues.
I just plugged the cable in to recharge the battery (it's at about
50%) and it's not being recognized. The OS doesn't show it as a
removable drive like it usually does, the Sansa doesn't show that it's
plugged in to a USB port and it's also not charging. As far as the
Sansa and the OS are concerned, there's no cable at all.

This is my work laptop, and I've charged with no problem in the past.
The last time it worked was about 2 weeks ago. There may have been
some updates to the laptop that I'm not aware of, but I know the USB
port works because I had a flashdrive in it earlier this morning.

Any ideas?

 

[Odd Bob]

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I've had my Sansa e280 for several months now, with no major issues.
I just plugged the cable in to recharge the battery (it's at about
50%) and it's not being recognized. The OS doesn't show it as a
removable drive like it usually does, the Sansa doesn't show that it's
plugged in to a USB port and it's also not charging. As far as the
Sansa and the OS are concerned, there's no cable at all.

This is my work laptop, and I've charged with no problem in the past.
The last time it worked was about 2 weeks ago. There may have been
some updates to the laptop that I'm not aware of, but I know the USB
port works because I had a flashdrive in it earlier this morning.

Any ideas?

Sounds like a connection in the cable has broken. They've always seemed
pretty fragile to me. I'd start looking for a replacement.

-- Bob