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drl · 05-19-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi All,
Been reading in several threads about problems. In particular, seem to be many that might be related to SD card corruption. Just got my new Cybook today and when connecting to my computer via USB to look at the files, got a pretty nice ESD (electrostatic discharge). I have had this problem before with card readers, for example. ESD can cause quite a number of strange events and if the Cybook is prone to building up a charge, it could be a source of some of the problems. I would suggest that one touch a grounded source while holding the cybook, allowing any static buildup to be discharged before connecting the USB or inserting an SD card.

Don't know if this will solve anything, but it is good practice.

05-19-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
drl Member Posts: 21 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Device: Irex DR800	Possible problem solution? Hi All, Been reading in several threads about problems. In particular, seem to be many that might be related to SD card corruption. Just got my new Cybook today and when connecting to my computer via USB to look at the files, got a pretty nice ESD (electrostatic discharge). I have had this problem before with card readers, for example. ESD can cause quite a number of strange events and if the Cybook is prone to building up a charge, it could be a source of some of the problems. I would suggest that one touch a grounded source while holding the cybook, allowing any static buildup to be discharged before connecting the USB or inserting an SD card. Don't know if this will solve anything, but it is good practice.