Ipod mini unable to detect in Mac

Experts pls help!!
i'm using a ipod mini version 1.3
many months ago, i was able to sync the ipod mini. now i want to change the songs, but ipod can't be detected.
i've tried to reinstall itunes (6.04), restart system, retry on a different usb port. But, the iPod Updater 2006-03-23 can't detect my ipod. "plug in your ipod to update it"
itunes can't detect my ipod also. "no ipod connected"
i've tried disk mode - "ok to disconnect". but the screen remain unchanged.
the strange part is the mini is charging. i've tried it when its fully charge, but still fail to sync.
pls help, i'm willing to lose all my data. i just want to detect the mini.
Thanks.

I think if you've tried everything here (and it appears you may have), then it's time for service.
iPod doesn't appear in iTunes or on the Mac desktop.
iPod does not appear in iPod Updater or iTunes in Mac OS X.
iPod appears on the Mac OS X desktop but not in iTunes.
It might just need a battery replacement. Does it otherwise work as normal?

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