MP3 Players can connect to PC

If you can, the best test is to try your player with another PC, to see if you still have the problem. This localises whether the problem is with the PC (most likely the USB) or the player. See the link below (search on "connection problems") for a lot more troubleshooting on this.

go to my computer > click on hardware tab >
click on device manager button > in the is next screen on the bottom should have>>universal serial bus controllers
(write these down just in case it cant find them)
right click on them and uninstall, reboot let windows reinstall them 

Also told Microsoft hotfix causes this problem try uninstalling the last hotfixIf that doesn't fix it try  the USB cable

Basic DVD, CDrom Troubleshooting

wrong disk ,disk error,

First Clean the lens:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2036275_clean-lens-dvd.html

 

wont open, wont close, makes clicking/grinding noises etc.

http://www.llamma.com/xbox/Repairs/thompson_dvd_tray.htm

Audio equipment basic troubleshooting goes into shutdown (protection)

Disconnect everything from the unit and see if it still does it.
if it does i would check the output transistor (ic).

Diagnose Software for PC MEPIS LiveCD.  http://ww.ultimatebootcd.com/

Basic troubleshooting for laptop

Remove battery and use the ac try it then, if that doesn't work remove everything possible cdrom, memory, battery,pc cards and try it again, if still fails try wiggling the ac cord at the input

Find A Professional Servicer in Your Area by State or Zip

http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php

Remote codes

http://www.remotecentral.com/index.html

Sony Remote Code Get Model Specific Support

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-system.pl?PRODTYPE=32

Where to get your boards fixed.

PTScorp.com, or Tristatemodule.com

Attempting the following should probably be reserved for those experienced with such procedures. You will have to decide whether you are capable of doing it. And you are doing it at your own risk, as it could result in damage to your TV, and, although unlikely, injury to yourself. It will likely void any warranty you might have left, if any. Use this guide at your own risk

Your Service man on the web.

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Attempting the following should probably be reserved for those experienced with such procedures. You will have to decide whether you are capable of doing it. And you are doing it at your own risk, as it could result in damage to your TV, and, although unlikely, injury to yourself. It will likely void any warranty you might have left, if any. Use this guide at your own risk

http://www.copier-help.com/copier-help/ecs/

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