Ipod shuffle disconnects itself

My Ipod shuffle which I got about a year ago will not work in my computer. Every time I put it in it makes a connection sound and then a disconnection sound. it does this over and over again but not at any regular rate just at random. Itunes tells me to restore the ipod but every time we try that it doesn't work and it comes up "unknown error 1429" or "unknown error 1415" which says that the ipod is corrupted. My other ipod works fine with the computer and it is a nano. the shuffle used to be synced to a different computer when we connected it itunes tried to reset and resync it and this all started.

Hi-
I'm having the same problem, although the ipod shuffle is brand new and has only been used on my laptop. I've tried it on all three of my computer's USB ports but have the problem with each. I did once solve the problem temporariy by uninstalling and reinstalling itunes 7.7, but didn't work a second time.
Maybe my USB ports aren't powerful enough? Thoughts? My HP laptop is about 5 years old.
Sure is frustrating. Would love to add more songs from my itunes library.
Thanks.

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I've been having some problems connecting my 5th Gen iPod to my new MackBook Pro. The iPod was synced to my old MacBook (I think it was the first black MacBook model) and worked perfectly fine. When I tried connecting it to my Pro for the first time everything went swell until about 500 songs in when the iPod suddenly disconnected (with the error message asking me to eject before disconnecting). I could no longer see it in iTunes and it returned to the state where it's not plugged in and not charging. I reconnected it and tried again and it happened a lot sooner. After trying multiple times, the time it takes for the iPod to automatically disconnect itself is about 5 to 10 seconds.
I've tried multiple cords and have connected the iPod to multiple computers, which leads me to believe that it's a problem with the iPod and not the computer or the cord. I've restarted the computers, restarted the iPod, attempted to restore the iPod (but it doesn't last long enough in the dock for it to work) and played around with the disk mode setting in iTunes. The only thing I have running when I attempt to connect is iTunes. Also, I was able to synced my iPhone to iTunes with no problem at all.
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You get 90 days of free phone support after that there is a charge.
From your description your iPod may have developed a hardware problem and need to be fixed. If you bought it it August it is still under warranty so repair would be covered.
You could try some troubleshooting suggestions.
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset network settings to see if that helps.
Turn your iPod off and restart it (press on/off button for 5 seconds or so until power off indicator appears).
Reset your iPod (press on/off button and home button simultaneously for 10 seconds or so until the Apple logo appears).
If none of this helps you can try doing a restore on your iPod (make sure you have a backup). See iTunes to do this.
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Think it's a hardware problem with the cord or iPod Shuffle. Have synced an iPod Nano on the computer before. Checked both usb slots on computer.
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Since this is a recent purchase, make sure the USB cable plug is fully inserted into the shuffle's headphones jack. It should click into place. The fit can be tighter than expected.
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Hello!
I have a problem connecting my Ipod Shuffle 2nd generation to my Windows 8 based laptop. The computer doesn't recognize the Ipod and issues an error message saying 'USB device not recognized'. I tried uninstaling ITunes(latest version) and all other Apple software and reinstaling it back again, checked my USB hubs in the 'Device Manager' section of the Control Panel, you name it.
I could really use some help solving this.
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Found a solution in another forum http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-63733-ipod-not-detected-on-computer (a few posts down).
It was for an IPOD so you can see those details in the link.
Found how to reset a shuffle and inserted it into these instructions - did not have to follow his last steps.
- Turn off computer.
- Plug Shuffle into usb.
- Then you must reset your shuffle
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Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
- Start computer and it should install the usb driver for the ipod automatically.
- Your i pod will say do not unplug so don't. then open itunes and it will be there.
I did not have to do these thing below – did not get error message and shuffle was displayed in Itunes. / LMc
Just remember to not only eject ipod from itunes but stop usb.
Go to the program icons near the clock and right click the usb icon and "safely remove hardware" will appear and click it.
Stop it and select "apple ipod".

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Hello Luhgar,
If your iPod shuffle will not charge when from the source you normally use I have a couple recommendations for you. Try plugging in the USB cord to a different USB port, or a different device. If using a poweroutlet try another. If the issue persists then reset the iPod shuffle and try again.
This article will show you how to reset the iPod:
Resetting iPod shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1655
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Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation
4th generation
Wait five seconds. For iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation), wait ten seconds.
Move the switch to the play in order or the shuffle position. The green stripe will be visible in either position. For iPod shuffle (2nd and 4th generation), slide the power switch on (and you can see the green stripe).
iPod shuffle is now reset. If you were resetting as part of some troubleshooting steps, continue with those steps now. For general troubleshooting steps see the iPod shuffle troubleshooting and service FAQ.
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Dear Apple communities,
I don't know if I am unlucky or not, but this is the second iPod shuffle which suddenly stops to work.
In this case, during a jogging session, it stop to work. But the strange “error” came when I connect it to my fresh and new iTunes installation.
It happens that iTunes propose me this:
I confirm and I start with the restore:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV9aKcVvU5M&feature=youtu.be
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Hello Mr. Fabio,
I would recommend resetting your iPod shuffle while it is connected to the computer with the USB cord.
To reset iPod shuffle:
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation
4th generation
Wait five seconds. For iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation), wait ten seconds.
Move the switch to the play in order or the shuffle position. The green stripe will be visible in either position. For iPod shuffle (2nd and 4th generation), slide the power switch on (and you can see the green stripe).
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From: Resetting iPod shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1655
Cheers,
Sterling

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
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hiya!
okay, since you've got a Toshiba laptop, let's check to see if you can get it to sync properly if the highspeed interfaces are disabled. (let's not try a restore just at the moment.)
iPod not recognized correctly on Toshiba laptop
love, b

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As a test, shut down (power off) your computer and disconnect all USB devices including hub (except for standard keyboard and mouse if normally used). If your computer is a laptop, connect its power adapter (so that it's not running on battery power). Do this to reset the shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
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Hey DaDann,
Thanks for the question, that definitely sounds frustrating. The following resource(s) outlines relevant troubleshooting for this issue, it may provide a solution based on your operating system:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
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