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It will work for 2 minutes while on charger but if I move it, it will shut down. Battery says dead or low, if unplugged doesn’t work at all. Is there anyway to fix this?
First put a new battery in it. While doing so look for any corrosion or bad connections. Microsoft Zune 30 GB Battery Replacement
If doing what @mayer suggested doesn’t fix it, it is possible to replace your charger port+motherboard, and it is rather easy. When you’re replacing your battery be sure to get a battery with a straight connector, as many sellers advertise iPod batteries as compatible with Zune when the connector is indeed wrong. Link for a good, proper battery: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010RH59O… How to replace the motherboard+attached charger socket: Microsoft Zune 30 GB Logic Board Replacement Hope this helps!
I have seen this when the battery is past its life expectancy. The battery swap is very easy, and the replacement batteries are plentiful (on eBay). I have done it a number of times!
Is there a way to order a new internal charging port? I still have mine from years ago and have not been able to use due to some of the internal wire charging teeth being shoved in from a bad charger. All help appreciated!
