Why does my iPod Classic keep connecting THEN disconnecting immediately?

Here's the deal, I bought my iPod Classic used, and is the 160GB version in "space gray".
I connect my iPod Classic, and immediately it disconnects itself right away(!!). I would have searched a question, but let's face it, all the other info is now out-dated. So please, help!

Hello, Cam Roughfoot. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
If your device is not recognized by iTunes, your computer or disconnecting randomly, try goring through the steps in the attached articles below. 
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
iTunes: Resolve USB-related alerts
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5254
Cheers,
Jason H. 

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