Ipod classic drawing too much power message on macbook pro

Hi all,
I have done a search for the answer to this question on many forums but have not quite found the answer for me. I have a Generation 4 ipod classic and I am trying to connect to a 2009 Macbook pro.
The ipod charges fine from a wall power outlet, turns on powers up and everything looks as it should. I have nothing else connected to my usb ports. I have tried 3 or 4 different usb cables including a brand new genuine apple one and after market ones. I do not have the original cable for it. I have connected an ipod touch and an ipod Shuffle to the same usb port / ports with different cables and all ports and all cables work perfectly fine.
This leads me to believe that there is a particular cable needed for a 4th generation ipod classic, does anyone know if this is the case at all? Or that there is a fault with my ipod.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Not 30 seconds after submitting the question  I did just that.  I felt stupid not thinking of that simple check.  Thanks for the quick reply.  It worked just fine with another cable.  It appears we need a new cable for my daughter....
Thanks again.

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