5th Generation IPOD Charging icon incorrect

I have a 5th generation IPOD Video which has been exhibiting strange behavior. When the charger is plugged in, the battery icon indicates charging and when unplugged from the wall, the charging indicator goes away...but, when the cable is unplugged from the IPOD, the icon shows that the IPOD is plugged in. If you plug the cable (with wall adapter) back in, the battery icon does not show the "plug" anymore. It seems as though it's confused as to what state it's in. Also, when playing it, it will randomly freeze up. Sometimes it can be reset, other times it has to be plugged in to be reset - almost as if it needs more power. I tried putting in a new battery but it exhibits the same symptoms. Any ideas? Thanks...Craig

Some of my symptoms seem to be the same as another post in this forum by:
portal_kd
iPod always thinks it's being charged, never turns off
Posted: Feb 12, 2008 11:00 PM
Even when you try to hold the play button down and put the ipod in sleep mode, the ipod shows the charging screen.

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