2004 Ipod - upgraded software now requires external power source

Why!?
After finding my old Ipod I connected it up to ITunes and accepted the software update. This went well but now to complete the process I must plug the Ipod into an external power source - a wall plug. I no longer have the original charger and so purchased one (a Technik) from my local Tesco and unfortunately the Ipod does not seem to recognise this as an external power source. Would people recommend obtaining a power cord/plug from apple directly - is that possible now? The Ipod is completely useful now following the upgrade and I feel agrieved about having to spend more money trying to sort this out when it worked perfectly well prior to accepting the upgrade. Is there anything else I could try - other than buying a new Ipod I realise. Thanks

I remember having a similar problem after having upgraded and older iPod whose power source I had lost. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a way to get things working without that final step. It was a pain, but eventually I found a friend with a power source that I just borrowed.
It seems odd that your Technik didn't work, but third party devices can be hit or miss sometimes. My friend's power supply was a random car kit that he picked up on the cheap, and it worked fine. Before you go out and buy another iPod, I'd try returning your Technik and getting something from a different vendor.

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