On plugging my iPod to the iMac, all the songs got deleted on the iPod. Now it doesn't sync to iTunes and it shows that 'mac os can't repair the device'. How can I get my iPod to start functioning normally again? Please help!

Hey! I plugged my 80 gb ipod classic to my imac, but had to switch it off when itunes hung. The ipod wasn't switching on , and when it did, all the data, including all my songs were deleted. Now, when I try syncing it to the mac, it doesn't connect to the itunes and I keep getting an alert saying ' Mac osx can't repair the device'. Now, althought all the data is gone, the ipod still shows 30 gb free. What will happen if I partiton my ipod? How do I get it to start functioning again? Please help!

Try a low level reformat of the iPod's hard drive to possibly try and repair some of its damage. Use the instructions in this article to walk you through the process.
http://www.methodshop.com/gadgets/ipodsupport/erase/
B-rock

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Hi Vgreen08,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The following information should help you with this:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933?viewlocale=en_US
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Hi, Twilavegas3.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
recovery mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Hey there,
See if any of these Apple support documents can help you out.
[iPod is not recognized properly...|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538]
[iPod missing in My Computer or iTunes for Windows|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369?viewlocale=en_US]
B-rock

On plugging my iPod to the iMac, all the songs got deleted on the iPod. Now it doesn't sync to iTunes and it shows that 'mac os can't repair the device'. How can I get my iPod to start functioning normally again? Please help!

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