IPod Not syncing in iTunes. 7.6 - stuck on do not disconnect as below

Re-posting as a separate message as it may not have been noticed as a reply. I'm having a similar problem to the one noted in 7.5 but it appears I have iTunes 7.6 and a 5th generation 80g iPod. Been syncing it to my new MacBook with OS 10.5.2. Originally iPod was configured for PC but I had no problems after the change to the Mac. Seems like the problem syncing has started after downloading the latest update software for Leopard (to the 10.5.2) which included other things in the download (perhaps also Quicktime and iTunes?) This problem with not being recognized in iTunes happened twice in one week - only way to get it going was to do a reset while it was still plugged into the computer (cause it said do not disconnect) but the second time it took many tries and holding down the menu & select for a very long time. It finally was recognized and the sync started. This has me very worried and I don't think the 5Rs and other troubleshooting suggestions are the issue (it was fully charged & I've used the USB ports for other devices with no problems, etc.) Please advise. Can't give it up to service for over a week 'cause going on a trip and sure hope it will continue to work.
MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS X (10.5.2)

I'm answering my own question for the benefit of others who are having a similar problem. As no one answered here, I finally called Apple support. The tech walked me through resetting my MacBook - not the iPod and it worked! To reset it, shut down. After completely shut down power back on and when you hear the on chime immediately, really simultaneously press option, command, and the P & R keys all at once (one needs some manual dexterity for this). Keep all the keys pressed down until you hear the chime a second time and release. The computer should then start up. After all booted up I opened iTunes, connected my iPod and it synced fine.
Of course, now I'm afraid to download any new updates.

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