IPod classic doesn't show up in iTunes.

Dear All: Having problems with my iPod. I tried all of the iTunes diagnostics recommended. Have executed soft resets..but not a complete restore. Any ideas or other steps to follow?
thanks,
amp

Have you tried Resetting your iPod while it's connected to the Mac? That usually works for me when it fails to show up first time. Toggle the hold switch off and on a few times then hold down the MENU and SELECT (centre) buttons for five or ten seconds until you see the Apple logo appear. Give it a few more moments to appear in iTunes: How to reset an iPod

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Thanks for the question. Depending on your symptoms, the following articles may provide a resolution to your issue:
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
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[iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1410]
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Howdy fabianfromchicago,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
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Apple - Support - iPod - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
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PT wrote:
In order to see the post link, you need to drill down to the subtopic level of a discussion area. If you see a list of subtopics, you are not down far enough.
For example, from the main discussion menu, you can choose Classic iPod and you will see the following...
Note that in the Classic discussion there are three sub-topics you can choose and NO post link yet. Now pick any sub-topic, for example, pick "Using iPod Classic" and you will get the following...
Now you have a link to post a new topic.
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