Ipod Shuffle 2nd Gen Recognized but not Charging on new Computer

Question

I have a 2nd generation ipod shuffle that has worked on previous computers. I have recently switched computers, uploaded itunes, transferred music, and imported playlists. I am able to connect my ipod shuffle to my new computer, recognize it, and add/switch/sync music. BUT after syncing, it doesn't charge anymore: the light goes from blinking orange to no light at all. When I plug it back into my old computer (or another computer), it charges (and works in general) without a problem.
I've tried resetting my ipod, using a different USB port, restarting my computer, uninstalling and reinstalling itunes, and even restoring my ipod completely. It still doesn't charge... any ideas???

Answer 1

Since it works on your old computer, the shuffle seems to be fine.  If you are using the same USB docking cable with both computer, the docking cable seems to be fine.
The shuffle seems to connect and sync properly on your new computer, so I don't think it's a software-related problem with your computer.
The only remaining cause is the USB port on the computer.  It's possible it is not providing sufficient power to charge the shuffle's battery.  If this is a laptop, maybe there is a power-saving feature that reduces power to a USB port when a connected storage device is no longer mounted.  A shuffle is a USB storage device, and iTunes unmounts the shuffle's disk after it completes syncing.  I would look for a setting in your computer's Control Panels that may be related to such a feature.
Also, you can try setting the shuffle to Enable disk use.  This setting (a checkbox) is on the shuffle's Settings screen in iTunes.  When disk use is enabled, iTunes keeps the shuffle's disk mounted (the shuffle's light continues to blink orange after syncing is done), to give Windows access to the shuffle's disk.  If my "theory" is connect, the USB port should then continue to have full power and the shuffle's battery should charge.
NOTE:  With disk use enabled, you need to eject the shuffle in iTunes before physically disconnecting.  After ejecting (clicking the small button to the right of the shuffle's name), you should see the shuffle's light become a solid color (green if fully charged), which means you can safely disconnect it.