3rd gen nano keeps repetedly connecting/disconnecting from pc

hi my 3rd gen nano is repeatedly connecting/disconnecting from pc when plugged in.
please could someone help me with this situation it would be greatly appreciated thanks cant get it to stay connected to my computer.

Hello there,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried a different cable or connecting it to a different USB port on your computer?
Otherwise the only suggestion I have for you is to try and force your iPod into *Disk Mode*. If you are successfully able to do that, it may help keep your iPod mounted long enough for you to perform a restore via iTunes.
Here are instructions on how to put your iPod into *Disk Mode*.
[Putting iPod into Disk Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363]
B-rock

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