Ipod shuffle 1st generation not recognized by itunes

Right after I updated to itunes 12, my first generation ipod shuffle will not longer be recognized by itunes. I run Windows 7 and it is recognized when I open up windows explorer, but I can't get to it in itunes. Any help?? Thanks!

The 1st gen shuffle has REALLY excellent sound.  It is better than 2nd gen shuffle, and other iPods, for sound.  Because it has a separate docking connection (the USB plug), it is the only shuffle that can play music while it is charging.  Plus, I like being able to hold it in my hand and control it (not clipped).
Because I liked it so much, a few years ago, I bought some broken ones being sold on eBay.  Using these instructions
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod_Shuffle_1st_Generation
I took them apart and tried to assemble working ones by swapping parts.  Fortunately, the 1st gen shuffle is small, but not tiny.  Unfortunately, the most common failure point (by far) was USB plug component (including a very delicate ribbon cable that connects to logic board).  I have plenty of "spare parts" now, except for that USB plug part.  So I am VERY careful when connecting and disconnecting my remaining working 1st gen shuffle, and try to do it as infrequently as possible.

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