How to Repartition a Zune
- 1). Make sure that the "Hold Switch" on your Zune is set to unlocked.
- 2). Press and hold the "Back" button at the same time as you press and hold the top of the Zune Pad. Release both buttons when your Zune device begins to start up.
- 3). If you have the Zune 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 80GB or 120GB, press and hold the "Back" button at the same time as you press the Zune Pad and the "Play/Pause" button. Hold these buttons until your Zune restarts ("Please wait" should appear on the screen).
- 4). If you have the Zune 30GB, press and hold the "Back" button at the same time as you press the left side of the Zune Pad and the center of the Zune Pad. Hold these buttons until your Zune restarts ("Please wait" should appear on the screen).
- 5). The message "Clearing contents. Please wait" will appear on the screen. Once the message "Connect Zune to your PC" appears, use a USB cable to connect your Zune to the computer that has the Zune software installed. The Zune will automatically update its software.
- 6). Name your Zune and pick a sync option. You can now put your content back onto the Zune.
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