IPOD is not working although songs are in it

Hi..
I got a major problem with my IPOD. It happended to me the 3rd time now. I got the new I Tune 5.0 and then when I updated my IPOD, all the songs got disappeard but the songs are still there in the Hidden folder for the music. It happened to me several times and I were able to solve it by "accidentally" pressing the Games button or leaving a large empty space (more than 15 GB).
However, the same problem is still the same. I tried the same method that I used before to empty some space but the problem is still the same. I still didn't update the IPOD to the latest one 23.09.2005 because I'm afraid if I did this I will erase all my data in it.
Can I get a reply or any help here from the Apple care.
Yahya

Connect the iPod to your computer and try to make a backup and transfer an;y photos to the computer
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iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
If iTunes/coputer does not see the iPod then your only hope is a data recovery company. Not cheap.
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours.
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