Ipod recognized by computer for only a few seconds?!

My ipod froze up while it was plugged into the computer. I unplugged it and reset it, but now it keeps showing a folder or a battery w/ an exclamation mark when i plug it into the AC adapter. When I plug it into the computer, it'll show the same icons, but then will be recognized by the computer for only a few seconds flashing the "do not disconnect" screen. Is there any way I can fix my ipod? I've tried to update the software on it, but that doesn't work since the computer only recognizes the ipod for only a few seconds. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!

Try the instructions in this article; if disk use isn't enabled for the iPod, it will disappear from the computer after the synchronization process is complete.
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