Help, ipod won't play music or connect to p.c folder icon and exclamation

Been having loads of problems with my second generation ipod.
Everytime I tried to update it, it would start putting the songs on then say ipod session timed out and wouldn't work.
I thought that updating my ipod software might be the answer but when I tried to do this the updater said 'Firmware update failure. Disk write error.'
I then tried reseting and restoring my ipod but now every time I try to play my music it comes up with a file logo and an exclamation mark. I can't play any music.
I would be soooo greatfull if someone could tell me how to sort out this problem cos it's doing my head in and I really would like to be able to use my ipod again.
Thanks.

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