Ipod goes on but a little ipod with a unhappy face comes up HELLP

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my ipod turns on but a little ipod with a exclamation point comes up then it shuts off whit a knocking sound then when i hook it up to my comp it doesnt show up. I couldn't of tried any thing because i cant even get it to get on the comp. so what do i do

Hi Phillip,
The first q is what model is it? How old?
Some background....
You have a problem that has been experienced by many iPod owners. (including me)
I have tried to solve this issue by manual resets, upgrading firmware and a total restore. None of these solved my problem. It's a 4G 20Gb.
Your course of action:
Repair (warranty valid?)
Let me know how you get on.
Regards,
Roger

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