Could not read or write to ipod disk

i've got a second-generation ipod (4GB) and the thing won't let me upload songs anymore.
i get this irritating "the disk could not be read or written to" error message.
it's not under warranty....help!

Have you seen this?
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
-Kylene

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