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hey
i have had a lot of problems with my ipod (60GB Video - Black) at the beginnind. Twice it broke from copying files on and a screen saver coming up (but i got a return from the shop i bought it from cos they thought it was broken from the box). when i recently tried ipod linux on the 5G (pls people dont laugh...) i realised AFTERWARDS that 5G is not compatible yet! but one thing you should always try, open the ipod updater (can be downloaded from apple.com) and try using that. that always solves any software problems (since it just swipes out anything from the ipod and replaces it with complete new firmware). also, even if some crazy things happen (like my experience with accidentaly having had the 3G firmware on my ipod), the ipod updater still solves it aslong as it notices the ipod (which i think it always does). the only way u cant fix it urself is if there are hardware problems (well you can try and open it but good luck lol). if it doesnt even connect to your pc (which happened to me twice..) then theres little chance of fixing it. i tried different cables, firmware updates, third party ipod software updates and none recognised it since most files were screwed up completely. Another good tool to use here is USBView (i think its called) where you can view all devices pluged into the USB ports and ofcourse use the device manager or Everest to view if your pc recognises your ipod as an ipod or other sort of mass storage device
anyway, this might have not helped you but plug it in, see if its recognised and if it is then run the updater ASAP. if its not recognised then good luck!
kyle
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