IPod All of Sudden Will Not Update Music

Have had my iPod since Christmas and everything has been working fine. Yesterday my iPod started decided it no longer wanted to work. Every time I plug it into my computer it makes this odd clicking sound and then my computer tell me to Update my iPod so the computer can read it. When I go to the Updater, the Updater freezes as soon as I open it. The iPod continues to make the strange clicking noises. I have tried reseting it, but the problem persists. Anyone have any clue what I should do here? It sounds as if the hard drive isn't turning over correctly.

Welcome to the Discussions Austin,
Well, it does sound like a HD issue, while you can try to reformat the HD in the iPod, considering you are under warranty I would take it into the Apple store (if convent). If the store is not close by post back and we might be able to help you out trying to see if the HD can be saved. If it is continuously clicking, I would just take/send it in under warranty.

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