Connect ipod to computer, connect ipod to computer

Hello, Just got my mac back from the apple store they had to wipe my hard drive and reset it, unforunately all my music and photos were only saved to my iPod hich now It wont sync to my itunes since it doesnt match or something. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do to get my music onto my library again.

Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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    Thank you for your kind word, I totally agree that Mark is a knowledgeable guy but def. not me. I am just a guy enjoy to repairing the iPods and share my experience with people who have the problems.
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