Ipod mini works, but wont play music or eratically plays static

I have rebooted the software and gotten the latest updates on the ipod. menu works fine, but when it comes to playing music, there is either no sound or sporatic static, like its having a hard time reading the digital music. thoughts anyone?
sony vaio   Windows 2000  

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