Broken old computer wanna sync ipod to new laptop

i had my ipod synced to my old computer and it broke.. i want to sync my ipod to my new computer. how do i do this with out restarting my ipod or losing data. i am afraid i am going to lose my data if i do something wrong please specific instrustions are very much apreciated.

Try Here ...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

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1. copying the library from the older computer to the new computer, at the usual itunes media location.
2. on new computer's itunes preference (advance), uncheck the box "Copy files to iTunes media folder when adding to library"
3. open up this folder of media copied over from old computer, just drag over to itunes library, cursor will turn into plus sign.
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Now when you connect iphone to this new computer and tells you it wants to erase your iphone's library in order to sync with this one, go ahead, click yes. Why is this ok now? Because you've copied all your files over to the new computer. So when you sync again, your existing files are there on the new computer.
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hi lincolnlounger
when you open itunes,then connect ipod,does it say register ipod? (it may not as your ipod has been used with itunes before in your older laptop)
possible usb cable problem,also i understand you have latest version of itunes?
try after you have opened itunes looking for new updates,also when you have you have your ipod connected to.
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