Ipod classic not being recognized

I was trying to sync my ipod classic, and all of sudden the driver was not recognized, and the ipod went just blank. Now i have a white screen, and it will not trun off.

Hi nallurs,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You may find this article helpful for troubleshooting an unresponsive iPod:
iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1382
If the trouble with syncing using iTunes persists, these articles might help as well:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Best,
Jeremy

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