iPod Do Not Disconnect Does Not Go Away

I've had this same problem many times.
I've always ended up just disconnecting the ipod anyway and there weren't any problems.

I am having the exact same problem. And I need to update my songs on my IPOD. I can disconnect it safely. But otherwise I have noticed that I am not the only one having this problem and Apple seems to be doing nothing about it.

Try this. Turn the "hold" button on, then off. Then, hold down the center button and the "menu" fuction button at the same time. Hold for a few seconds. this should reset your ipod and you can use it.

Whenever you connect your ipod to your computer...the "do not disconnect" message will appear. You can still update and such while this message appears. But before you unplug the ipod, you must first "eject" the ipod...there is an icon for such purposes on the itunes main page. On the bottom right corner...you should find it. Just place your cursor over the icons and you'll see one that says "eject ipod".

Worked for me!