IPod 120 GB classic resets during playlists

Hello Everyone
I've had my ipod classic since 2008 so the warrenty with Apple is void but I do have an extended care plan with Walmart until Sept. 2011. My ipod has recently started resetting iself during playlists anytime I have it plugged into a docking station. I haven't experienced a problem with it yet when only using headphones. The other day during one of it's resets the top of the screen was blue and fuschia and the apple logo was "twitching". I did a soft reset and then everything was fine.
My questions are: Should I attempt to restore my ipod first or should I send it back for repairs? Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Or does anyone know what could be wrong and how to fix it? I've taken wonderful care of my ipod- it still looks brand new and I've neven careless with it and am really concerned at this point. Please help!

Thanks for the reply .Appreciate your response.
I will go home and try whether i am able to connect. Currently i am using my office computer.
Before formatting i was able to play music in fact i was listneing to the songs by connecting the iPod to my car. When i connected the iPod to my office laptop it asked me to format it and i did.
Let me try it with another computer and i will respond.
Regards

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Thanks for the reply .Appreciate your response.
I will go home and try whether i am able to connect. Currently i am using my office computer.
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Let me try it with another computer and i will respond.
Regards

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