Crazy ipod mini is clicking. . .why???

i am currently using my second ipod mini (the one sent as a replacement for my first defective ipod mini), and it is worse than the first. first of all, the thing freezes, so i plug it into the computer first and then to an outlet when the computer won't recognize the mini. furthermore, it seems to be cycling and won't respond to any attempts i have made to reset it. and to top it all off, it is clicking the whole time it is cycling from apple icon . . . to sad mini icon . . . to apple icon again . . .and an occasional flash of a battery & yield sign icon. what should i do now ??????? how can i fix this????? please help
imac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Here is a pretty comprehensive post about the sad iPod icon. Be aware that it's quite involved and contains some info that will almost certainly void the warranty. If your iPod is still within the warranty period, you should use that option first.
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