Trouble whilst rescuing M3

Hi guys , I already spent 1 whole day rescuing my dead M3. Now, when I use DFU it disconnects me in the middle of "downloading image 1" (the usb is disconnected from the computer) No matter I still press play and M button simultaneously. (dfu running on xp sp2, hope i dont have to install vista becuse of that) Many thanks in advance for every single hint! Tomas

that usually happens to me and i was frustrated until i read it somewhere that after u hear the disconnect sound, you wait five minutes then UNPLUG THE USB FROM THE M6. it works for me, i hope it works 4 u.

N.B. Unplug it from the M6

I had this problem too. One nice trick that I found to be usable is (although this also requires many tries):
1. Close all other apps in Windows.
2. Press and hold down the M button on the M3.
3. Wait one second, then (while still depressing the M button) press and hold down the Play button.
4. Now that you've got the M and Play buttons depressed, wait 8 seconds and connect the USB plug.
5. Windows will find a new DFU device (I assume you've already installed the driver).
6. Wait 15 seconds. If the device does not get disconnected, you're safe. If the device gets disconnected, release both buttons, pull out the USB plug and try again from step 2.
7. Update the firmware using secdfu.exe

If you find it difficult to hold down the two buttons simultaneously, try this:
1. Use your left hand to hold the M3 face up so that the LCD is facing upwards and your thumb is supporting its back.
2. Use your middle finger to press the M button.
3. Use your index finger to press the Play button.

Thanks! I made it be "live" again If you want, read my new thread. Tomas

Originally Posted by roryrudy

that usually happens to me and i was frustrated until i read it somewhere that after u hear the disconnect sound, you wait five minutes then UNPLUG THE USB FROM THE M6. it works for me, i hope it works 4 u.

N.B. Unplug it from the M6

Thanks for your reply! If U want, read mu new thread,pls.... Tomas

Good to hear you fixed it.