Open Zaurus Flash, Z Now Dead

[chrismcnally]

Hi all,

I tried to Flash Open Zaurus on my 5500 using a CF card that I formatted. Thinking that was needed, since nothing happened when i tried to flash without formatting the CF. So after formatting and copying the zImage and initrd.bin, the two lights stay on for about 3 minutes, when they go off the Z will not turn on. I did the reset, put the button back in Normal operation etc. I can reflash and get the same lights for 3 minutes.  Any ideas on getting the Z to turn on?

Perhaps instead  I need a new CF card that I won't format and try to flash again. anyone want to sell me such a CF?

[lardman]

Sounds okay, sometimes with my collie it takes a fair bit of holding the button down (for various random lengths of time, etc.) before it will restart.


Si

[Penguin Man]

And, of course, if all else fails, just reflash with the Sharp ROM or some other ROM and see if it works.

[chrismcnally]

Got it working..

FYI. I bought a CF reader (my Z was my CF reader) and saw that the zImage file was 0 bytes.  recopied the files to the CF using the reader. did the reset C-D and it flashed for only about 2 minutes. hitting the Reset and then power on did not work, but 10 minutes later I it the power button and it did work!  Welcome to Opie.

Thanks for the great software and for the support forums.

[tombraider]

Hi all,

I tried to Flash Open Zaurus on my 5500 using a CF card that I formatted. Thinking that was needed, since nothing happened when i tried to flash without formatting the CF. So after formatting and copying the zImage and initrd.bin, the two lights stay on for about 3 minutes, when they go off the Z will not turn on. I did the reset, put the button back in Normal operation etc. I can reflash and get the same lights for 3 minutes.  Any ideas on getting the Z to turn on?

Perhaps instead  I need a new CF card that I won't format and try to flash again. anyone want to sell me such a CF?
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Some people have said that removing the battery and leaving it out all night then putting it back in the next day can revive a Zaurus...I haven't had to do this so maybe someone else could clarify what the procedure is.