High pitched sqeal after Clip+ firmware update?

I recently got a Clip+ and it was working out great for me until I updated the firmware, I have also tried installing the previous two versions and reformatting, but every time I try to play a song the player dims, freezes, and the earphones let out a loud and continuous high pitched squeal until I reset it.  I assume this is a firmware problem, not sure what else I could have done to mess it up. 

After trying a whole bunch of stuff, I will just assume this certain one was defective and return it.  I hope the next one doesn’t die out on me too…