Drew - I have Zen Micro and it did the same thing. After trying to re-load firmware (stalled) I tried format (which also stalled) and now goes into recovery mode only. If you try either of the above again it now starts the process then shortly after, emits a series of cascading beeps. Creative says it needs to go in for analysis & repair, UNFORTUNATLY you loose the contents of your drive in all cases. Mine is about six months old. I am not impressed! However, from reviewing others experience with Creative, they generally replace the units for $25 US plus your cost to ship it to them. Good Luck
Jeff Brooks, October 2005