Can't erase internal memory. Reader buzzes on startup!

Brom · 03-30-2009, 05:08 AM

Hello to all eReaders!
I have problem with my PRS-500.
I wanted to load very small .lrf to reader (only 96Kb)

As usual I started Bookdesigner, created a book, converted to LRF, started Ebook Library, checked the file. It seemed to me all was ok.

I connected Reader via usb and discovered that Reader had a very small amount of internal memory - at least 116 KB of free space.
I thought that all is ok and loaded created LRF to Reader, then closed a programme and unplugged usb connector.

Reader stayed in "usb connected" mode. Damn! I pressed some buttons and nothing hapenned. I tried to reset it using paper clip - it buzzed at "Starting up" window.

I connected Reader to usb and ran Ebook Library - Reader status was "Error" and in browser section there were no files.

When i tried hard resetting Reader it was still buzzing.

I charged Reader with original charger and updated firmware to last update after 10 hard resets. It didn't help.

I tried to hard reset my reader when it was connected to charger, and did the same when it was plugged to usb.
Still no help.

I started it up with usb connected, and the same status displayed when it was loaded. when I started Ebook library the status had changed to "Don't disconnect when files transfering..", when I closed Library the status had cnahged to "usb connected..".Then I unplugged usb and the status was still the same.

I don't even know what to do else. Please help me to reanimate my Reader!

Best Regards, Brom.

wild_Willie2 · 03-30-2009, 05:14 AM

Hi there.

Only thing I can think of is to flash the internal memory and reinstall the firmware using the universal flasher...

Good luck.

W.

Brom · 03-30-2009, 05:27 AM

Hello, wild_Willie2!
I'd like to flash the int. memory but i can't. PRS-500 has no ability to access memory via windows explorer.
I've already updated firmware using sony updater.
Any ideas?

UPD: Before firmware updating procedure I realized that it will erase all data incl. books, Libraries etc. It seems I was wrong of thinking that way.

Brom

igorsk · 03-30-2009, 07:40 AM

If you can get into the main menu, there is an option to format internal memory on the Reader itself.

Gaurnim · 03-30-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brom

UPD: Before firmware updating procedure I realized that it will erase all data incl. books, Libraries etc. It seems I was wrong of thinking that way.

I seem to remember that there are 2 ways of flashing the Sony devices.
One that erases everything and one that doesn't.

Maybe one of the Sony owners / specialists will be able to give more precise info on this.

wild_Willie2 · 03-30-2009, 08:01 AM

Hi.

I cant really rember if the flashing will erase the entire internal HD, but I believe that is does not.

You normally can't acces the internal memory that contains the operating system of your reader via Windows, so formatting your reader will not help.

To be honest I have only flashed the memory of my own 505 reader several times and am a bit uncertain about the procedure on the 500 series but i think that you can flash both the 500/505 series with the same flasher.

You can get it HERE

Al you need is a SDcard to copy the flashing utility to, then inster that SDcard and folow the instructions given (update firmware) which will REMOVE your current software to leave your reader blank.
After this is done attach your reader to a PC and run the sony update utility with the latest firmware.

Hope this helps.
W.

Brom · 03-30-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

If you can get into the main menu, there is an option to format internal memory on the Reader itself.

Hey, Igorsk!
I'm sorry but I can't get there. I can see only "Starting up" screen and "USB connected" status if Reader starts with plugged usb cable.

PS: are you Igorsk from the-ebook.org forum? You can see a thread there with discussion of my problem: http://www.the-ebook.org/forum/viewt...=230143#230143

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaurnim

I seem to remember that there are 2 ways of flashing the Sony devices.
One that erases everything and one that doesn't.

Maybe one of the Sony owners / specialists will be able to give more precise info on this.

Hello Gaurnim! That sounds promising. If there is a tip to flash PRS-500 with erasing all data that would be excellent, but I didn't find it at wiki.mobileread

2wild_Willie2, I am getting my SD card tonight and will carefully read your way of flashing Reader. And if that flasher allows to work with prs-500 I'll use it immediately! Thanks for your help =)

Brom · 03-30-2009, 02:03 PM

God!
Unbrick option was the only thing that helped me!
Here's the link:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Sony...g_Instructions
It works fine!!!!
Thanks for your help guys!

Gaurnim · 03-31-2009, 03:35 AM

Glad you could fix you beloved device !

03-30-2009, 05:08 AM	#1
Brom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Device: REB-1100, PRS-500	Can't erase internal memory. Reader buzzes on startup! Hello to all eReaders! I have problem with my PRS-500. I wanted to load very small .lrf to reader (only 96Kb) As usual I started Bookdesigner, created a book, converted to LRF, started Ebook Library, checked the file. It seemed to me all was ok. I connected Reader via usb and discovered that Reader had a very small amount of internal memory - at least 116 KB of free space. I thought that all is ok and loaded created LRF to Reader, then closed a programme and unplugged usb connector. Reader stayed in "usb connected" mode. Damn! I pressed some buttons and nothing hapenned. I tried to reset it using paper clip - it buzzed at "Starting up" window. I connected Reader to usb and ran Ebook Library - Reader status was "Error" and in browser section there were no files. When i tried hard resetting Reader it was still buzzing. I charged Reader with original charger and updated firmware to last update after 10 hard resets. It didn't help. I tried to hard reset my reader when it was connected to charger, and did the same when it was plugged to usb. Still no help. I started it up with usb connected, and the same status displayed when it was loaded. when I started Ebook library the status had changed to "Don't disconnect when files transfering..", when I closed Library the status had cnahged to "usb connected..".Then I unplugged usb and the status was still the same. I don't even know what to do else. Please help me to reanimate my Reader! Best Regards, Brom. Last edited by Brom; 03-30-2009 at 06:05 AM.

03-30-2009, 05:27 AM	#3
Brom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Device: REB-1100, PRS-500	Hello, wild_Willie2! I'd like to flash the int. memory but i can't. PRS-500 has no ability to access memory via windows explorer. I've already updated firmware using sony updater. Any ideas? UPD: Before firmware updating procedure I realized that it will erase all data incl. books, Libraries etc. It seems I was wrong of thinking that way. Brom Last edited by Brom; 03-30-2009 at 05:43 AM.

03-30-2009, 02:03 PM	#8
Brom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Device: REB-1100, PRS-500	God! Unbrick option was the only thing that helped me! Here's the link: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Sony...g_Instructions It works fine!!!! Thanks for your help guys! Last edited by Brom; 03-30-2009 at 04:30 PM.

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03-30-2009, 05:14 AM	#2
wild_Willie2 Zealot Posts: 125 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: prs 505	Hi there. Only thing I can think of is to flash the internal memory and reinstall the firmware using the universal flasher... Good luck. W.

03-30-2009, 07:40 AM	#4
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	If you can get into the main menu, there is an option to format internal memory on the Reader itself.

03-30-2009, 08:01 AM	#6
wild_Willie2 Zealot Posts: 125 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: prs 505	Hi. I cant really rember if the flashing will erase the entire internal HD, but I believe that is does not. You normally can't acces the internal memory that contains the operating system of your reader via Windows, so formatting your reader will not help. To be honest I have only flashed the memory of my own 505 reader several times and am a bit uncertain about the procedure on the 500 series but i think that you can flash both the 500/505 series with the same flasher. You can get it HERE Al you need is a SDcard to copy the flashing utility to, then inster that SDcard and folow the instructions given (update firmware) which will REMOVE your current software to leave your reader blank. After this is done attach your reader to a PC and run the sony update utility with the latest firmware. Hope this helps. W.

03-31-2009, 03:35 AM	#9
Gaurnim Final Five n°42 Posts: 789 Karma: 3599 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon, France Device: Cybook Gen3	Glad you could fix you beloved device !

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