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Leap-Year Bug Zapped Zunes

Microsoft advises Zune30 owners to drain batteries, then recharge

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 1, 2009 6:21 AM CST

(Newser) – All 2006 model Zune30s froze up at midnight last night because of a problem handling the last day of leap years, according to Microsoft. The company advises owners to wait until 4pm PST today, drain the device's batteries, and then recharge, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer....   Read full story »

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