IPod gets corrupted everytime it's plugged in.

I've got an iPod classic and a giant music collection. Initially, I just copied everything in my library on to it. The problem is whenever I plug it back into my computer to add new music, iTunes recognizes it as corrupted. So I restore the iPod and recopy all of my Music onto it. Next time I connect, it's corrupted. This keeps repeating. It's like plugging the thing into my computer corrupts it. Otherwise it works just fine. I feel like something in my collection is busted. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genus Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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