IPod 3rd gen. powers down when I plug into computer
I just got a used iPod 3rd generation with 10 gigs. I completely charged its battery. Then I plugged it into my computer to transfer my songs. As my computer was starting to process the new hardware, the "your battery is low, please connect to a power source" popped up. The iPod subsequently shut down. I thought perhaps the iPod needed to be charged again, to "wake it up" or something. I did just that. Then I plugged it in again. This time, iTunes recognized it. I clicked the "sync" option. Within moments of doing so, the iPod gave me the same low battery warning and shut down. About 30 seconds after each incident I could turn my iPod back on with the batter meter at full charge. My iPod gives the same warning and powers down every time I connect my iPod to my computer. The connection lasted a couple times long enough to sync about 10 songs. I have tried plugging into different USB ports, charging between each incident. I have no idea what the problem is unless the whole iPod is screwed up and I was gyped out of $60.
Thanks, Mitch
I charged it from a wall charger w/o the USB adapter, so I'm good there.
For the 2nd question: if my battery was bad, why does the iPod say it has low battery and shut down while it is connected to the computer, when, directly afterward, I can restart the iPod and it will display either a full or three-quarters full battery?
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