3rd gen ipod not detected by mac or pc

Hi, I used my friends laptop all summer with my old 3rd gen ipod and everything was fine... now I'm home and I try to sync it to my dual 1.42 ghz g4 and iTunes wont detect it and the disk doesn't appear on my desktop.
I went into device manager and it is identified under the firewire tab but other than that theres no indication that it is connected to my computer . The Disk utility doesn't detect it either.
So i try my PC notebook and it is recognized as a removable disk in my computer, though I cannot open it and when i try to right click to reformat I my computer stops responding and I have to force quit. very rarely It reaches the format option but when i try to do it it says "disk cannot be formatted".
I've downgraded itunes to the one on the cd, ive reinstalled itunes, and nothing seems to change it. I just need it to show on device manager and I think I will be ok.
The ipod itself works like a champ...the music from my friends laptop plays fine on it, but there just seems to be an issue with connecting it to another computer so i can restore it... any tips?
Message was edited by: Nakamor1

Have you run Disk First Aid on it? In the Applications Folder, Utilities, Disk Utility
If the System Profiler can find the device, Disk Utility usually can, too. If Disk Utility finds something wrong, run the repair a couple times, even if DFA says it can't fix it.
Good luck

Similar Messages

  • 3rd gen iPod not recognized when using Firewire

    The 3rd gen iPod only charges via FireWire. Given the lousy battery life provided by the device, I need to be able to sync using the Firewire port of my Macbook (Home) or my Macbook Pro (work). The device is not recognized by iTunes (or in general, no notices are given that would indicate that the device is connected). I have:
    - Restored the device via USB
    - Restored it to be Apple format (it was previously Windows format)
    - Confirmed that it DOES work with USB - but that's not what I want
    - Tried this on 2 laptops
    - Confirmed that charging via Firewire DOES work - so I'm assuming that the cable works as well
    Is there a diagnostic application that will tell me the status of the on-board firewire port?

    I luckily still had a PC around. I was able to reset it on the PC, then reformat on the Mac.

  • 3rd gen iPod not seen by iTunes 7.6.2.9 on Vista

    3rd gen iPod and iTunes 7.6.2.9 on Vista
    Used to be flawless. I'd drop the iPod on the dock, Windows would
    make that sound of a device attaching, my iPod would appear in iTunes
    and the updating would happen.
    Then after going out of town for a weekend (for a funeral), I come back, and my iTunes doesn't see the iPod. I do all the things Apple support and this group has suggested in the past (uninstall/install/reformat iPod/clear registry). It works again! Hooray.
    Last night, I plug in the iPod, and iTunes doesn't see the iPod---AGAIN.
    I repeat the process above, but this time it doesn't work.
    Now, I put the iPod on the dock, Windows beeps, the iPod displays "Do
    not connect" but the iPod doesn't appear in iTunes. Eventually the
    iPod display will change to a plain old charging display.
    Any ideas?

    If you are connecting using USB (and it has the click-wheel ), it's probably a 4th gen iPod...
    Not that it matters in this case. The most likely cause is the hard drive has become faulty. It may have worked when you reformatted the iPod the first time because any bad sectors were mapped out. If the drive has too many bad sectors (or has developed some other problems), reformatting will no longer work.
    You can run some internal iPod tests using Diagnostic Mode. Use this handy guide to see how to put your iPod into this mode.

  • 5th gen. ipod not recognized by Mac

    My 5th generation 30 gb ipod is no longer recognized by my Mac running 10.3.9 and iTunes 7. I've tried all of the standard troubleshooting except for restore since it can't be recognized to be restored. When it's plugged into the computer, it's charging with an animated icon but the ipod never shows up on the desktop or in iTunes. Help!
    5th gen ipod   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

    Try Resetting Your iPod while it's connected to the computer.
    Hold down the Menu and Select buttons until you see the Apple logo (or Menu & Play/Pause in older models).
    This will often get it recognized. It may take several attempts.
    Also See:
    Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod
    iPod does not appear in iTunes or on the desktop
    iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes

  • 3rd gen iPod not showing up on iBook G3

    Hey everybody...many thanks in advance for your input.
    So recently my iPod has stopped mounting on my desktop and stopped updating from iTunes. The disk profiler and disk utility do not recognize that it is attached, even when it is in disk mode. I have tried restoring it and restarting it to no avail. I have shut down the computer, unplugged it, let it rest, and restarted...that hasn't worked.
    The iPod does mount on other macs...it worked fine on my mother's eMac and even on the apple store computer i brought it into for repair. So I have no idea what is going on with my firewire port. The port is still working, because when I plug it in the battery charges, but my library doesn't upload, and the device doesn't mount. Please help!

    I am having the same problem. I have a 3rd generation iPod and a 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver with OS X 10.4.3. The problem only exists over Firewire and only on my computer. The ipod will work with other computers over firewire and it will work over my computer with USB. However, since I don't have USB 2 and 3rd generation iPods can't charge over USB, this makes updating my ipod very difficult. I have tried the following things to no avail:
    •Resetting iPod by holding down Menu/Play simultaneously
    •Resetting iPod into disk mode
    •Restoring iPod (via USB connection)
    •Shutting down the computer, unplugging all cables and waiting (this actually worked once, momentarily. The problem immediately returned).
    •Reinstalling my firewire .kext files from the OS X 10.4.3 combo updater (using a program called Pacifist) and restarting the computer.
    •Resetting the PRAM on my computer
    Any other ideas? This seems to be an issue potentially affecting thousands of people.
    As for RassCQ, sorry, I have no solution for you, but maybe someone else does?
    -Alex

  • My ipod touch 3rd gen is not detected in itunes

    When my itunes updated to 10.5 version it hasn't detected my ipod..at first i can see it synching but after a while it disappeared.it's my first time to have this bug on my ipod..and i was worried because i could no longer update my ipod touch using the itunes..i already check the trouble shoot for ipod touch but to my disappointment it was no use...still same problem...i want this prob fix as soon as possible..pls help...

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    And for the disabled iPod:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

  • IPod not detected by Mac (doesn't show in Finder or iTunes)

    I've connected an iPod Touch to my Macbook running Snow Leopard via USB, but it's not showing up in Finder, iTunes or xcode.
    I've tried the iPod Troubleshooting Assistant, but no luck. The USB port should be working fine (tested with other devices, and iPod is getting charged).
    any ideas?

    Did you try the Additional Information paragraph of:
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

  • 3rd gen ipod not charging

    Hi-
    Hoping for help...and hoping that Ipod isn't dead and needing to be replaced. Noticed that ipod wasn't charging in dock connector at work, nor would it charge if directly connected to adapter despite battery icon appearing. I had 2nd AC adapter at home and plugged it in, little charging icon appeared and I thought all was well until I went to use it this AM and there's very little battery there (about half and less if I start to use it) after an overnight charge. I've already done the reset and it made no difference. So, do iPods have a shelf life? I do live near a store but is this something that would cost a lot to repair and hence cheaper to simply buy a new iPod? Any sugggestions are much appreciated!
    Windows XP Pro
      Windows XP Pro  

    It can be a bit intimidating to open your iPod, though it is rather difficult to hurt it. If you're not feeling very confident you can 1) have a friend do it or 2) go to the Apple store and pay a bit extra. I don't know if they can do the replacement in-store (though I assume they will).
    Can't hurt to stop by though

  • 3rd gen ipod not connecting

    Once again (after an itunes update) my ipod won't connect. Itunes doesn't load and I can't put new stuff on my ipod. Very annoying indeed. It was fixed the last time but since the newest software update there's been no news. Apple seem to be getting a bit slapdash. A FIX NOW PLEASE!

    Does the iOS device connect to other networks?
    Does the iOS device see the network?
    Any error messages?
    Do other devices now connect?
    Did the iOS device connect before?
    Try the following to rule out a software problem:                 
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Power off and then back on your router. Yes do this
    .- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
    - iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    - Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
    - iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
    - Restore from backup. See:
    iOS: How to back up
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • 3rd gen iPod caught in restarting loop

    As of yesterday morning my 3rd gen scroll wheel iPod has been restarting itself over and over. None of the suggestions on Apple's website have helped (I've tried both the standard restarting technique, toggling the hold switch and holding down play/menu, and the select button/menu technique). It's not under warranty anymore and I don't particularly relish the idea of paying $249 to replace it, so I thought I'd see if anyone here had any suggestions on troubleshooting this issue - I don't care if I lose data, I just want it to play music again.
    3rd gen iPod scroll wheel 15GB   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

    Same iPod same restarting loop problem. I put it in forced disk mode but I can't see the disk when connected to the computer with finder even with iTunes. So the latest iPod Updater doesn't see my iPod.
    So I can't Restore it.
    Any suggestion?

  • My 3rd gen ipod nano is not being read by itunes when I plug it into my mac laptop.  It says "no name" on the mac screen, I lost all my music on the ipod itself.

    My 3rd gen iPod nano is not being read by my iTunes on my mac.  When going to sync, the mac screen says "no name". Also I believe I lost all the music on the iPod.  When turned on it says "Welcome" as if it is new.  I tried to copy all my music into the "no name" folder and then sync.  The iPod said it was "syncing".

    So does iTunes see the iPod or not?  I couldn't quite understand from your post as you said it wasn't, but then said that the iPod was syncing...
    B-rock

  • Ipod touch 5th gen not detected in mac os 10.8.2

    Hi
    My ipod touch 5 gen with ios 6.0.2 is not detected in mac mini with 10.8.2. It is working with all other PCs and mac except my mac. I tried all the posible trobleshootings found in the internet, still it is not working.

    Hi Bruce, and a warm welcome to the forums!
    I can't find the PCI card, just the PCIe card...
    http://www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php?cat=164&expand=a3_a2b405&action=b490#b490
    http://www.amazon.com/Presto-Gigabit-Ethernet-PCIe-Card/dp/B0017K6BR8
    But on a hunch, System Preferences>Network, unlock the Lock if need be, see if you get New Port Detected, or click the little + icon and see if you can add Ethernet.
    If it works & that is the Interface used for Internet, click on the little Gear icon>Set Service Order, drag Ethernet to the top.

  • TS1410 My ipod nano 3rd gen. is not recognized by my computer or itunes.  Support page does not help.

    My macbook is not recognizing my 3rd gen. ipod nano after I reset the ipod.  THe finder not itunes recognizes it.  Can someone help?

    If you have not already, disconnect the iPod and restart your Mac.  Do this to Reset the iPod.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1320
    Once the Mac restarts, run iTunes and connect the iPod. 
    If that does not help, try putting the iPod into Disk Mode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363
    then, connect it to the Mac running iTunes.  It's possible that iTunes will tell you that you need to Restore the iPod.

  • IPod Touch 3rd Gen will not sync or charge

    Hello all,
    I'm using a 3rd gen ipod touch, but when I attempt to charge or sync this device the ipod refuses to respond. I've upgraded itunes to the latest version, and I've also ensured I'm using a working USB 2.0 port. When the iPod is detected, I can go to device manager I see that the device is plugged in. Despite all of this, the ipod doesn't appear in itunes and is never charged.
    What gives?

    I've gotten the iPod to sync after restoring it and not changing ANY of the music sync settings.  I didn't even click "sync music", I just have it on manual and clicked autofill. 
    After it synced all of the music successfully, I tried to sync a playlist (my recently added), and it's gone bonkers again, it won't sync the playlist's music, or any new music now. 

  • Formatting 3rd Gen ipod from Mac to Windows

    Hello.
    I need to format a 3rd Gen iPod from Mac to windows for my Father in Law.
    So please can anyone tell what the process is?
    Many thanks,

    The iPod is formatted for both PC and Mac, I used to use mine with a PC, bought a Mac, plugged it in and it worked with the Mac no problem. I'm not sure that this works both ways though, if you're having problems you could try this link for help: http://ipod.about.com/od/restoreandreformatipod/a/ipod_reformat.htmhttp://

Maybe you are looking for

  • Error in LSMW while specifying file for Material Cassification and Info Rec

    Hi Friends, I'm getting an error in LSMW while specifying file for Material Cassification and Info Record using batch input method. The error message i'm getting is: "Length of physical file name 'R2R_33_PURCH_INFR_1_PIR_CREATE.lsmw.conv' cannot be l

  • Less than 5 hours New Macbook Pro

    I thought the new 15 inch Macbook Pro was supposed to do something around 8-9 hours of battery. I am getting less than 5 with mild use (internet browsing, hulu). Is anyone else having this problem? Should I call Apple about this? William Dovale

  • Project Builder Can it be run as an Exe file at any PC?

    Dear Sir, I am planning to make a Project based on my Forms(fmx) and Reports(Rep), database Schema, etc as a whole in a Project. Now the question is that Can this project be treated a an Exe file and can be Installed on any PC and shall it work witho

  • How do I upgrade to OS 10.6?

    I have OS 10.5.6. I want to upgrade to 10.6. How do I do it? Thanks, w

  • Hi need help plz

    hi i m from pakistan.i m not first user of blackberry curve set.i bought it n its used mobile.its email id is set n i dont know how to change its email id with my own email id?first user set it as bleckberry id n now i wish to change it to mine own e