Zen Sleek Photo - battery quest

Hello;
I'm a new Sleek Photo owner and I love this product. But questions arise from time to time so I thought I'd register on this Creative forum. Usually the forums give much better advise than the manufacturer.
Question ) Has anyone had to have the battery replaced yet?
Message Edited by Catherina-CL on 06-27-2006 03:09 PM

nylenny wrote:
But questions arise from time to time so I thought I'd register on this Creative forum. Usually the forums give much better advise than the manufacturer.
That's true. These forums are more help from what I have seen. As to the battery being replaced, most of the time, under normal use, the battery lasts 2-3 years. The player hasnt been out that long, so it would be rare to find someone who has replaced it.
Does yours show any signs of battery problems?

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