I think my iPod's hard drive is dead.

Today I plugged in my disk-use enabled iPod to retrieve some game-saves i had backed up to it. Through copying them, it said: "Cannot copy [filename]. Parameter is incorrect.". I tried it repeatedly and with different files, resetting, rebooting and reinstalling along the way. After this happens, trying to open any of the folders in the iPod result in an error message: "Please insert a disk into I:".
I think its safe to say, my iPod is a brick. My question is twofold: Is there any way to retrieve the data or resuscitate it and will my warantee cover this.

hmmm try to open iTunes before You sync Ipod on your computer ( like you want to play some music before you connect your iPod ). After it iTunes is fully open connect ipod.
Is your iPod showing " do not disconnect " stuff? If it is it would take a while before it sync ( installing his own software on iPod, which might be damaged or something ). If it's taking too long ( do no half an hour ) try to install iTunes you got with your iPod.
Hope this help.
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