OK thanks Hugo. They're just the symptoms I'm getting - No fader etc.
If I arrange to have it sent back for repair how long do you think I'll be without my baby? [tears]
I live in Hertfordshire so i'm wondering if it would be less painfull if I could arrange to come up and have it done 'while i wait'
sniffle...

beaker
12 gig blue
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Marcus 32 gig MKII (various colours) & 30gig MKIIa