Ipod Freezes and scrambles PLEASE HELP

Question

hey guys, i have a 30GB ipod video...when i recently updated to version 7 of itunes i started getting this problem where ill start doing something like listening to music or watching a video and the screen freezes and scrambles a bit...it also happens when i try to restore...i know how to reset and have successfully restored, reformatted and reinstalled everything on my ipod numerous times...it freezes so frequently that my patience are just about up trying to figure out what is wrong, i've been on many forums and no one seems to know how to fix it nor has anyone said they've had the same problem...can anyone help in any way...it would be much appreciated believe me...thank you so much
Josh
oh and im running a PC with windows XP fully updated and fairly new.

Answer 1

If you bough the extended warranty, it should still be covered (otherwise, probably not).
You can try taking it in to Apple, they'll fix it for free if it's under warranty.
If they want you to pay, it's your call, but I'd probably just get a new one (they're pretty cheap these days).
You could also try waiting a few days, sometimes it just warms up or whatever, and will work if you wait enough.
As a VERY last resort, a friend told me that Apple suggested just banging it on a table a few times.
Don't hold me to this, and don't do it unless you'd lose your iPod anyway. Don't blame me if it makes it worse, I warned you.
Good luck!
-Nate