Charging problem (Zen Micro Pho

Hello,
I am using one of those generic AC adapters from ebay to charge my Zen Micro Photo, and it doesn't seem to be working. The little graphic of the battery will show that it is charging, but the blue backlight doesn't pulse. I let it charge overnight and the battery is still half-full. However, it charges with the usb cord connected to my compter. I've upgraded to the latest firmware, too.
I actually ordered two chargers, and the company gave me another two for free, and I've tried all four AC adapters - none of them causes the blue backlight to pulse.
Any ideas as to why this is happening? Maybe the chargers are crappy? I'd want to know if the player itself has problems before shelling out 30 bucks + shipping for the Creative charger... Thanks.

GlenZEN wrote:
No pulsing would mean that the current is insufficient. But not to worry, the battery still gets charged, probably at a much slower rate.
Typically it means the player isn't being charged, at least several other Micro users have stated that the player won't charge when the faceplate isn't pulsing.
The Zen Micro is a lot more easygoing about which charger you use, particularly if you lock it or put it in USB storage mode (with the newer firmware). Worth trying with the ZMP, although I'm not sure if they added these features.

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