IPOD Showing No Music and Crashing iTunes

Hi all,
Earlier today I was listening to my ipod classic 80GB, the music stopped and the screen showed the apple, then it came back on and said there was no more at all on my ipod, however, it still says 40GB used, but the type of file it says is used is 'other' and not audio.
I tried to plug it into my laptop but it crashes itunes and I therefore cannot restore it or manage it at all.
I look forward to your responses in alleviating this irritating problem.
Message was edited by: GrantyMc

Most likely your iPod Hardisk is dying, and failing to do a final write after Sync.
Do the iPod Disk Diagnostic as posted by tt2, it wont fix your problem, but help in troubleshooting.
Have a nice day!

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