IPod mini not found by computer

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61771
This is the problem I have, but the solution doesn't work. When I get to step 3:
"Put your iPod into disk mode and connect it to your computer."
But as soon as I plug it it, the iPod screen turns back to the folder with the exclamation mark, and the support page down at the bottom. I also tried running the iPod Updater, to restore it without entering disk mode, but it doesn't detect the iPod either, along with iTunes and Windows.

I think I have the same problem.
I downloaded an iPod updater in recently, and ever since, iTunes doesn't recognize my iPod. it charges, but doesn't update it.
I have spent hours online trying to figure out what is wrong. the website suggested restoring my iPod, but in order to do so, i have to have it plugged in, and then my PC doesn't recognize it.
I am going CRAZY trying to figure out what is wrong, and I have come down to my last wire. I NEED HELP!!!

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Hi, whenever I connect my ipod to the computer I get this message:
"The iPod "my iPod" cannot be synced because there is not enough free space to hold all of the items in the iTunes library (4.27 GB required, 3.75 GB available). Would you like iTunesto turn off podcast syncing and choose a selection of songs to sync to this iPod?
You can chose specific podcasts to sync to this iPod in the Podcasts tab in the iPod preferences."
I click the no option cause I'd like it to add the playlists I have made in itunes instead. So I got the >devices > my iPod click the "Only sync checked items" in the summary tab. Go to the music tab and select the playlists I want to add (way less than 3.75 GB) and deselect the podcast option in the podcast tab.
Follow up by clicking apply to get things going, but all that happens is that itunes freezes, nothing happens for a couple of minutes and then I get this message:
"The iPod "my iPod" cannot be synced. The required disc cannot be found."
Any help is appreciated

I think I have the same problem.
I downloaded an iPod updater in recently, and ever since, iTunes doesn't recognize my iPod. it charges, but doesn't update it.
I have spent hours online trying to figure out what is wrong. the website suggested restoring my iPod, but in order to do so, i have to have it plugged in, and then my PC doesn't recognize it.
I am going CRAZY trying to figure out what is wrong, and I have come down to my last wire. I NEED HELP!!!

Sad iPod and not found on computer -tred all relevant articles

My iPod was working fine until I finally decided to update the software. After i did this, it told me to update my firmware by plugging it in. I did, and then when I unplugged it later on, every song on my iPod was gone. A few days later, I plugged the iPod into my computer and all the songs magically came back on it, even the ones that were not backed up on the computer I plugged it into. It worked fine for a couple of days, but this morning when I tried to play a song, it kept lagging and would struggle, making some clicking sounds (not continuous ones like when a harddrive crashes, just occasional ones like it was having trouble reading), so I reset it. When I started up again, I got the sad iPod icon. I have since tried everything in every relevant support article I could find. I tried the 5 R's, and I also put it into disk mode (which it finally did, after much lagging), but still my computer would not recognize it, even after reinstalling iTunes.
Basically, what it comes down to, is I cannot restore it, because I cannot get my computer to recognize it. It has always worked fine on this computer -- in fact, I never had a single problem with my iPod until I tried to update the software. I guess I learned, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' - but how can I ever get my iPod to work again? Please help me!
PS: Somehow I accidentally put this topic in the wrong thread at first... I never even clicked on any fourm, so I don't know how it got there, and I cannot figure out how to delete my post either. For an award-winning site, it just doesn't seem very user-friendly to me >.<

The Sad iPods icon or folder with an exclamation mark are the toughest problems to deal with, and must do a Restore in order to fix it. However, when your iPod is showing this icon, it is probably too late for your computer to recognize the iPod.
1. Try these five steps (known as the five Rs) and it would conquer most iPod issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
2. Try to put the iPod into Disk Mode if it fails to appear on the desktop
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Still can't see your iPod?
Several things could keep iPod from appearing in iTunes or in the Desktop/Finder when you connect it to your PC/Mac. The most likely causes are listed below in logical order. Check from the top of the list to see if that is what's keeping iPod from appearing.
3. Try to wait 30 minutes while iPod is charging.
4. Try another known-good FireWire or USB through Dock Connector cable.
5. Try another known-good FireWire or USB port on your computer .
6. Try to disconnect all devices from your computer's FireWire and USB ports.
7. Windows users having trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac user. We've found that in many cases when an iPod won't show up on a PC that it will show up on the Mac. Then it can be restored. When the PC user returns to his computer the iPod will be recognized by the PC, reformatted for the PC, and usable again. By the way, it works in reverse too. A Mac user often can get his iPod back by connecting it to a PC and restoring it.
8. Try to do an Erase (Disk Utility) on a Mac computer or a format with a PC (Disk Management tool) but ensure you choose the right Drive (your iPod not your Hard Disk of your computer). You may need to plug and unplug your iPod with the computer for several attempts, and switching around Format and Restore, and hope out of sudden, it will get recognized.
9. Diagnostic mode solution – which I copied from a thread of a post from thinktwice
“Then I cam across this special Diganostics Mode that you can get to by resetting and then while the Apple is showing pressing the Select and backwards keys simultaneously. It bring up and weird Diagnostic utility witha a abunch of tests. Here is what I did
- I tried the 5in1 test and got and error on Firewire.
- I did the HDD R/W and surprisingly it passed.
- I went on to the HDD scan. This supposedly tkaes acouple of minute so I waited. I think 4-5 dots appeared then nothing. The iPod started to get hot. THe disk was spinning away. After a while the battery got very low. THis test chews up the battery. So I escaped out by resetting and went to connect it to a power source.
My USB was dangling out of my computer and I was too lazy to get the Firewire AC adapter thing going so I connected expecting the whole lockup thing with iTunes. Surprise. IT was recognized immediately and has been working like a champ. So go figure.
Details on Diag mode can be found at http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/diagnosticmode/index.shtml
10.Let me ask you a question, if an iPod with no iPod software with it. When your connect it with a computer, what would happen?
Yeah, the computer will treat it as a fresh external hard disk, which will get force mounted, the computer will ask you to format the iPod. It does not really matter the format is completed or not, the key is to erase (or partly) the corrupted iPod software on the iPod, after that the computer will recognize it.
Once it has been completed, eject your iPod, open the iPod updater and interestingly, you will able to do the Restore this time.
Base on the above, that's why I suggest Windows users who experience trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac machine or vice versa. PC computer will not recognize a Mac formatted iPod, but it will get mounted in an attempt to format your iPod.
But, if none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service Website.
I have just read an interesting solution about the Sad iPod, it does make sense but the warranty will be waived once you open the iPod, I would not do it myself as I am not good on doing this
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=412033&tstart=0
Pictures and instructions of how to open the iPod case for battery replacement
http://www.kokopellimusic.us/KM_instructions.htm

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Tried all manners of resetting and restoring the iPod. Fails every time. Can I just re-format the disk using Disk Utility? And if so, what format?
Or is all of this in vain and I need a new one?
TIA.
JB

For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
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This device is not eligible for the requested build: Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194." If you receive this alert, update to the latest version of iTunes. Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, follow Troubleshooting security software issues.
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If this describes your issue PLASE REPLY with ME TOO!
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