Classic 20gb ipod

I have the special edition 20gb U2 ipod and I reset it to factory defaults. then tells me to plug it into the external power source and just stays stuck there. Any ideas?

When updating or restoring some iPods via a usb connection, it needs to be plugged into power via the charger to complete the process, and this is why you see this icon displayed.
It's also why older iPods that required this step were supplied with a power adaptor as standard.
You may be able to complete the process via a car charger, or via a powered firewire port on the computer (with the required 6 pin cable of course) if you have access to either of those. Or maybe visit an Apple store if one is nearby.
Or you can try this.
No power adaptor? Try this.
Other than that, your iPod cannot be used until you complete this process.
And btw, your iPod is not an iPod classic.

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I had the same problem with the same model iPod. At first my laptop would not recognize the device; after a while it also stopped taking a charge at all.
First see that you're using a cable of at least 1 amp output. (Many are only .5a.) Even though my iPod has been repaired (see below), I still have to use the 1a to get it to charge and connect.
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To be of any assistance, I need the following info
Which version of itUnes are you using?
What is your iPod software version, as shown in the Itunes summary page? 1.1.2 or 2.0.4
Are you running Mac or Windows?
Have you tried the Hard Reset?
After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
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"How do I set up another iPod in iTunes when I already have an existing iPod/iTunes combo on my computer?"
Answer:
First things first, lets get your iPod up and running with the correct firmware:
Begin by throwing away the disc that came with your iPod. The software on it is more than likely out of date anyway!
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Using the existing iTunes installation on your PC
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Use 'Auto-Synch' to transfer the entire music library and playlist selections to your iPod.
OR
Use the 'Manual Synch' option to manually drag and drop the songs and playlists that you want on to your iPod.
OR
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If you want to keep your new iPod music completely seperate from the original iTunes library, then you can install another instance of iTunes. To do this, you must:
Create your own XP user profile.
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Once the iTunes install has completed, you can begin adding your own music. Your music files will be automatically added the the newly created iTunes folder which can be found at C:\Documents and Settings\[User Name]\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music.
If you want to keep all the music on the hard-drive in the same place (and minimise the possibility of having multiple versions of the same song everywhere), then you can change the settings in iTunes so that all music is derived from the same location. To do this, go to Edit > Preferences and select the 'Advanced' tab. You can then change the iTunes Music folder location to something like C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Shared Music.
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I have an interesting thing going on.
Basically I have a 20GB iPod
In the finder if I bring up an info window for the ipod it shows that 18.5gb are taken up and there are 1.5gb or so free space.
Here's where it gets interesting. Earlier, I offloaded some files from my ipod so I could free space on the ipod. About 4gb worth of files.
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Thanks very much Jeff.
I figured that was the next plan of action. I hope that resolveds the problem. I just have to free up some hard drive space to backup some files and stuff first.
Take Care.

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