I am trying to restore iphone 3gs i got the iphone "iphone" could not be restored. an unknwon error occurred (-1).

i am trying to restore iphone 3gs i got the iphone "iphone" could not be restored. an unknwon error occurred (-1). on iso5.1
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I Put my iPod in my locker before lucnh and it was off, i went to go and turn it back on for math class and it wouldn't...... i plugged it into my computer and it says iPod is in recovery mode...... and it sujested that i update, and restore so i though okay.... it did the update but everything the restored comes it starts and stops and says "The iPod could not be restored. an unknown error occured (28). why does this keep happening?? please tell me i don't know what to do.......

Error 23, 28, 29: These errors may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow the steps in this article. Also attempt to restore while connected with the white USB Dock Connector cable that shipped with your device, on a known good computer and network to isolate this issue to the device. The MAC address being missing or the IMEI being the default value, (00 499901 064000 0), can also confirm a hardware issue. Out-of-date or incorrectly configured security software can also cause these errors.
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Error 1 or -1
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The" may need service' meand there is a hardware problem. In that case make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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HT201413 how to fix my ipod .. everytime i restore my ipod it says " The iPOD "iPod" could not be restored. An unknown errored (2003)"

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Error 23, 28, 29: These errors may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow the steps in this article. Also attempt to restore while connected with the white USB Dock Connector cable that shipped with your device, on a known good computer and network to isolate this issue to the device. The MAC address being missing or the IMEI being the default value, (00 499901 064000 0), can also confirm a hardware issue. Out-of-date or incorrectly configured security software can also cause these errors.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error28

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I followed this guy's instructions and it worked:
http://evsiphone.blogspot.com/2009/05/iphone-iphone-could-not-be-restored.html
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I was able to solve this by (warning, this will void your warranty) taking the iPod apart, very carefully. Being careful not to separate the cables inside, place a folded business card on the hard disk, and place the metal half back on.
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Error 1600, 1601, 1602: Try the following steps to resolve this error:
Ensure proper USB isolation troubleshooting has been performed, and test with a known-good cable.
Follow the steps listed for Error 1604.
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