It finally happened

LWKING · 08-03-2012, 09:25

RIP S9***
June 2009 - August 2012

Power button won't work. It feels like the spring re positioned itself on the opposite side because there is zero resistance when you try to turn it on. Also, it doesn't fully move to the "lock" position. I may take it apart and try to tinker with it later to see if i can get it working.

As a college student with limited funds, purchasing another player isn't in the plans right now. My next purchase was either going to be the Blox TM7 or something for my girlfriend. This changes things a bit

Uzi2 · 08-03-2012, 10:22

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Originally Posted by LWKING

RIP S9***
June 2009 - August 2012

Power button won't work. It feels like the spring re positioned itself on the opposite side because there is zero resistance when you try to turn it on. Also, it doesn't fully move to the "lock" position. I may take it apart and try to tinker with it later to see if .

It's a common problem. The plastic bit which connects to the metal part of the switch breaks.
The simplest solution is to loosen the screws and ease out the plastic part. You can then operate it directly.

LWKING · 08-04-2012, 01:43

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Originally Posted by Uzi2

It's a common problem. The plastic bit which connects to the metal part of the switch breaks.
The simplest solution is to loosen the screws and ease out the plastic part. You can then operate it directly.

Yeah I actually read about that somewhere on the forums. I'll be sure to give it a look. Thanks

Mr_Waffle · 09-18-2012, 12:32

I want to add that you should be very careful directly operating the switch. The plastic can break fairly easily. If that happens, your only way to turn it on will be a paperclip.

darkonyx · 01-07-2013, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Mr_Waffle

I want to add that you should be very careful directly operating the switch. The plastic can break fairly easily. If that happens, your only way to turn it on will be a paperclip.

This is exactly what happened to my S9 today... and the worst thing is that I can't find any good replacement for it either (as X7 (the 160GB version) and J3 have been discontinued T_T)

gorgi · 01-07-2013, 16:14

It's a common problem with S9 units. Sooner or later we'll all have to face this issue.
It happened to me a year or two ago. Mailed the german customer service what had happened and they told me they could send me a replacement button for 5€.
Removed the side and backcover of my S9 (didn't have the right tools so mine look quite a bit destroyed with some heavy scratches

)
The button itself can easily be replaced, it's a very simple procedure. Put the covers back on and you're good to go.
Before opening the S9 be sure to touch metal to get rid of any electricity that could harm the chipset.

Enzyme · 01-07-2013, 17:23

yeah always try to fix, 3cent part and an hour with a screwdriver isnt worth throwing out a $200 player for.

08-03-2012, 09:25	#1
LWKING Audio Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 164	It finally happened RIP S9* June 2009 - August 2012 Power button won't work. It feels like the spring re positioned itself on the opposite side because there is zero resistance when you try to turn it on. Also, it doesn't fully move to the "lock" position. I may take it apart and try to tinker with it later to see if i can get it working. As a college student with limited funds, purchasing another player isn't in the plans right now. My next purchase was either going to be the Blox TM7 or something for my girlfriend. This changes things a bit __________________ Players: Cowon S9 16GB, Sansa View 16GB , Sansa Fuze, Sansa Clip Phones: Yuin OK2, Yuin OK3, BLoX M2C, Senn MX580, SennMX880 , FA DBA-02 Amps:** Fiio E3, Fiio E5. Last edited by LWKING; 08-04-2012 at 01:43..

01-07-2013, 16:14	#6
gorgi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Germany, Hamburg Posts: 265	It's a common problem with S9 units. Sooner or later we'll all have to face this issue. It happened to me a year or two ago. Mailed the german customer service what had happened and they told me they could send me a replacement button for 5€. Removed the side and backcover of my S9 (didn't have the right tools so mine look quite a bit destroyed with some heavy scratches ) The button itself can easily be replaced, it's a very simple procedure. Put the covers back on and you're good to go. Before opening the S9 be sure to touch metal to get rid of any electricity that could harm the chipset. __________________ Cowon S9 + Westone UM2 RC

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09-18-2012, 12:32	#4
Mr_Waffle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 26	I want to add that you should be very careful directly operating the switch. The plastic can break fairly easily. If that happens, your only way to turn it on will be a paperclip.

01-07-2013, 17:23	#7
Enzyme (A)rrogance (B)reeds (I)gnorance Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 975	yeah always try to fix, 3cent part and an hour with a screwdriver isnt worth throwing out a $200 player for.