5th gen iPod won't mount on G5 and screws with keyboard!

Is it since the itunes upgrades? I don't know, but I only use my iPOd rarely and so was surprised on plugging it into the computer that it didn't mount on the desktop
restarted: not only does it not mount but the keyboard+mouse has become unresponsive - seriously weird!
Checked all cable conections
had to force shut down
restarted: keyboard works but intermittantly,repaired permissions. Restarted - no change al locked up
Forced shut down
Removed ipod - restarted -everything is fine
except the iPOd which is totally unresponsive and is ON with the 'do not disconnect' sign
I guess it'll stay that way til the batterydies - I hope it isn't completely done for!
any ideas?

Did a search in Apple knowledge base and
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304997
Solved it

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