Audiobooks computer to ipod classic problems

Okay. Nothing seems to help. I have followed all the directions I've read and I still cannot get the audiobook I purchased to go to my ipod classic. I've updated the device. I've reauthorized the computer. I've made sure the audiobooks setting is "on" on the ipod. I've made sure the auto sync is selected. The book shows on my computer. I even tried dragging it into a playlist but it still does not show up on the ipod. Additionally, my ipod will not charge now when I plug it into the computer. It used to automatically charge and sync. What a hassle! I prefer the old itunes.

Audiobooks:
Connect device to iTunes, select the device either from the device icon at the top-right or from the sidebar (enable with CTRL+S), select the Books tab, then scroll down for options to make sure the book is selected to sync, and sync.
Charging issue:
In some cases you can get a small piece of fluff in the port that can prevent the charging lead making contact. Canned air or a good strong puff should dislodge if present. Poking around in the port should be avoided, but if it must be done use something flexible and non-conducting, e.g. a thin strip of card, and only if you can clearly see that something unexpected is there.
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I definetley think apple should work on that model, I've have friends who purchased a zune and haven't had problems with it at all since then. They did say it is difficult to find cases and car plugs, etc. for zunes though, I don't think I'd purchase one just because I like the way ipods work better ( controls, screen layout, etc.) but besides that I'd say they're pretty nice.
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i try to restore the ipod and it doesn't work, i have tried several times, no luck. When i connect the ipod to the pc, windows detects the ipod but only as "Removable Disk" and when i try to access it says "please insert disk into Removable Disk". I tunes says it is corrupted and make me restore which i try to but not luck. This happened yesterday night and since then nothing has changed, i have tried restarting it, uninstalling and installing latest version of itunes and nothing. I can play music using the ipod and in my car but no media player can find it. I need some help about, if you guys need more information, ill be glad to provide it.
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more info:
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reallocs: 0
pending sectors: 1
poweron hours: 10753
star/stops: 746
temp: current 29
temp: min 54
temp: max 250

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I didn't respond to your first post because I wasn't sure that I could give you any useful information. However, since you have posted again and have yet to receive any reply, I thought I would chip in.
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2. Connect the iPod to iTunes and look at the Summary screen which will show you the *Software version.*
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