Replacement Guides

Auxiliary Port

Auxiliary Port
Battery

Battery
Display Screen

Display Screen
Front and Back Cover

Front and Back Cover
Screen Cover

Screen Cover

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

Having problems with your device? Diagnose problems with the Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen Troubleshooting Page guide!

Background Information

General Information

  • The Nomad Jukebox Zen was an MP3 player released by Creative Labs on October 14, 2002.
  • This was the first in the 'Zen' lineup.

Features

  • Casing
    • This device features an anodized aluminum case.
    • This gave the device a very durable and rugged feel.
  • Display
    • 132 x 64 pixel EL backlit display, in Cool Ocean Blue
  • Battery
    • The Nomad Jukebox Zen advertised a 14 hour battery life on continuous audio playback.
    • The battery was non-removable on this device.
  • Storage
    • This device used a traditional style hard-drive with 2.5" discs.
    • This resulted in a very large amount of storage for its time.
    • The base model had 20Gb of storage while other models allowed for 40Gb and 60Gb depending on the model.
  • Connectivity
    • Connectivity was done through USB 1.1 and Firewire.
    • Later models were upgraded to USB 2.0.
    • An optional wired remote allows the device to connect to FM radio.

Additional Information