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added opening instructions and picture for Ping2 under device recovery.
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dgudiel authored and patrickelectric committed Apr 8, 2024
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![Manual Firmware Update](/ping-viewer/images/firmware-update/manual.png)


## Device recovery
## Ping Sonar Device Recovery

If the device is not working after flashing a new firmware, or if some problem was encountered during installation, a recovery process may be necessary.
If a Ping sonar is not working after flashing new firmware, or if some problem was encountered during installation, a recovery process may be necessary.

The device must be opened to restore the firmware. We only want to open the device if it's absolutely necessary, so to make sure, please [reset ping-viewer settings](application-information.md#header-buttons), and connect the device to the computer again. If ping-viewer detects the device automatically, there is no problem! If not, then we can proceed to recover the device.

To open the device, hold it firmly, and turn the blue ring in counterclockwise direction:
To open a first generation Ping sonar, hold it firmly, and turn the blue ring in counterclockwise direction:

![Firmware Update Waiting](/ping-viewer/images/firmware-update/open-ping.png)

To open a Ping2, pull out the plastic locking cord, then carefully separate the top from the case:

![Firmware Update Waiting](/ping-viewer/images/firmware-update/ping2-open.png)

After the device is opened, turn it on and look for a blinking led on the circuit board inside of the device. If you see a blinking led, the device should be good and the firmware is running fine, you may close the device and double check the [troubleshooting instructions](faq-and-troubleshooting.md#troubleshooting).

If the led is blinking:
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