iPod Classic 80GB problems

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iPod Classic 80GB problems

Hi, um, i bought a iPod Classic 80GB and it's been through less than a year since I've bought it.

OK, so, the problem is when i connect the iPod the iTunes says "iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. you must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes."

And that's what i did, i Restored and Updated it. and it's still come up with the same message (same one as i wrote above).
I really don't know what to do, i can't send it for a fix cause there's no Apple lab in my country (Israel).

And no, i can't afford a new iPod...

Please help me fix it! I'm desperate :/
Thanks for the helpers.

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iPod Classic 80GB, Windows XP

Posted on Dec 6, 2008 3:06 PM

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Zevoneer

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Dec 7, 2008 1:00 AM in response to Synyster2192

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? If not, have a look at the bottom section that covers what to try if the message keeps reappearing: iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore

Towards the end it says "If after restoring your iPod, the message described above reappears, the iPod drive letter may need to be reassigned. See the "Change the Drive Letter" section of this document for steps to assign a different drive letter" which contains a link to this article: Windows confuses iPod with network drive and iTunes may exhibit strange behavior in relation to the iPod.

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Dec 7, 2008 5:42 AM in response to Zevoneer

Um, I tried both of the guides and none worked.

When i tried to change the letter i found out the computer doesn't even rechognize the iPod.

Well i looked up for another troubleshooting guide that told me to remove and re-install the drivers.
And it still doesn't work.

Do you have any-more suggestions?

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