IPod not being recognized as being connected!

I purchased my iPod mini about a week ago and for the past 2 days when I plugin the iPod to the USB cord which is connected to my 2.0 USB port, iTunes & iPod Updater do not recognize that there is an iPod connected.
Can someone please help me?
Thanks.

Hi anybloch,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots. 
iPod only shows an Apple logo and doesn't start up
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1399
Cheers,
- Judy

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