my ipod shuffle 4th gen wont charge or show up on my computer, what should i do?
please tell me how to get my ipod shuffle 4th gen to charge or connect to my computer so i can format it. i really dont want this to be a waste of $50
If it's less than one year old, it should still be under warranty. If you are near an Apple Store, I'd make an appointment at the Genius Bar to see about getting it replaced.
There are two likely possibilities. The cable used to connect it to USB has gone bad. Or the connector on the iPod has gone bad.
Be sure to try these things, if you have not already. Use a different USB port on your computer.
Disconnect iPod shuffle and completely shut down (power off) your computer. Also, use this procedure to reset the shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
Turn on computer. Run iTunes. Connect iPod shuffle.