I have a Sansa e260v2 player with the latest firmware, and I am getting white screen. The player seems working properly and is recognized by PC, but all I get when I turn it on all I get is a white screen.
I tried to bring it on manufacture mode but nothing happened.
I also tried the e200tool, but ubuntu Linux is recognizing my player into a different ID “Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0781:7422 SanDisk”, and e200tool is searching into an other ID to find my player.
The v2 models do not have a Recovery or Manufacturing mode so that’s why that doesn’t work for you. The e200tool also will only work on a v1, not a v2.
How long did you try it? I would hold the power button down for a good 40 seconds before I gave up on this form of reset.
If it’s still DOA, then a stronger reset may be possible with the e200 series. Remove the 4 screws on the back with a precision screwdriver. Don’t lose them as you won’t be able to find an exact replacement. Take the back plate off and remove the battery. It just sits in there like a cell phone battery. Leave it out for 15 -30 minutes to allow any residual memory in the unit to dissipate. Re-seat the battery and see if it will start up normally now.