3G iPod seems locked in "Do not disconnect"

All my ipod does is display the "Do not disconnect" message. I cannot restore, reload, or reset it. I can't even shut it off! My MacBook Pro does not recognize it when I plug into Firewire.

Is your iMac one of the new Intel iMacs? I think Mac users with the new Intel Macs are having trouble with the older iPods like the Third Generation iPod. I'm using mine with PowerPC Macs & it works fine. The only issue is that I can't get it to charge to 100 percent. I had to replace the Hold Switch, the Lithium Ion rechargeable battery & I had to upgrade to a 20 GB hard drive since the original 10 GB hard drive died. I had to put the iPod into Disk Mode before my '17 iMac G5 would even recognize it all after replacing the hard drive. I'm thinking the logic board may need to be replaced too since I read that in the Knowledge Base Articles that iPods may need to be repaired. Apple charges $299 if your iPod is out of warranty. I found a online store via Google that sells parts for older iPods at reasonable prices. I think once I get more money I'll try to replace the iPod's logic board next.

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