80gb iPod has red circle with and x

My ipod (80gb) has a Red Circle with an X in the center...How Can I repair it?

Hello Rudyg111,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1463
Restore iPod from Disk Mode
Disconnect iPod from your computer.
Manually put iPod into Disk Mode.
Open the latest version of iTunes and connect iPod.
Restore iPod.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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