Ipod (and other mp3 player) no longer mount

When I connect my Nano to my Mac, the battery charge icon shows in the Nano display, but the Nano does not mount on the desktop nor does it show as being connected to the computer. I have a second mp3 player (Sandisk) and it does the same -- its display shows it connecting to the computer but it never shows on the desktop or in the sidebar of windows.
BTW, I have checked Finder preferences and Ipods are checked to be displayed. I have the iPod in disk mode.
Any help appreciated.
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Sorry can you see the other MP3 under the Disk
Utility?
No. I also checked the /Volumes directory in the terminal and it doesn't show there either. The player display says "USB connect."

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