I Have Tried Everything, My Ipod Won't Turn On...I just want my songs!

Question

Please Help:
Recently I downloaded the new Itunes(Itunes 7). After downloading it I was prompted to upgrade my Ipod (30g Video) to the new system (1.2). Almost immediatly after finishing this download my Ipod turned off, and is now frozen and will not turn on. Also, my computer doesn't recognize when my Ipod is plugged in, nor does the "Do not disconnect" screen come up, my Ipod stays blank. I called Apple they told me that I can send in my Ipod for it to be fixed, but the hard drive on the Ipod will be wiped. I recently bought a new computer and do not have any of my songs in my library, this is over 2000 (2000 + dollars) songs I have bought that I am currently on the verge of losing.
I have tried various USB ports, two different computers, restarting my Ipod, talking to apple technichal support, putting my Ipod into disk mode, manually trying to get the compter to recognize the Ipod through the manager, and smashing on my desk out of anger hoping that something might happen (just kdding). I believe thats everything, any other ideas you have are greatly appreciated. I have tried the 5 r's.
If anybody has any ideas on how can get my computer to recognize the Ipod is plugged in so I can back up all the songs (via my computer, ipod...copy all music files) would be greatly appreciated, that way when I send in my Ipod and then get it back, I can put my songs back on.
If there is apparently no way to get my computer to recognize I plugged in my ipod, all i need to know is any way whatsoever to get all my songs off my Ipod before sending it in for repairs and apple deltes all my songs?

Answer 1

Any part or device can go bad at any time for any many of different reasons—it is what it is!
First recheck your battery operation as follows:
This info regards your battery operation specifically.
Try isolating the problem by connecting IPOD directly to a computer USB Port.
Your IPOD will not work if the Battery level is too low.
For more info go to the link below:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60970 .
Read the battery Icon and see what the charge level is;
and if you have available use a AC/DC IPOD Charger which connect directly to
AC circuit,; it should charge within 2 hours and full in 4 hour.
If you can’t get your battery to charge it may need replacing.
Nothing else will matter if you cant get your battery to charge?
If it’s a recent purchase, you may want to return and get replacement;
If’s it’s old it may need replacing.