Ipod won't reset no disk mode

I had the folder icon show up and the unhappy ipod.... This is the second generation 10 gig ipod.. believe it or not it still holds a charge...
I can't reset or get to disk mode....
any help would be great

Same as all the others. 4th gen 40GB iPod. running latest version of 10.4.2 on a G4 800 MHz 15" TiBook. Everything worked for months. Two Firewire HDs appear, when plugged directly or daisy chained. iPod does not appear when plugged anywhere, even when plugged directly into G4 after full restart. I have also used two different cables and two different docks (3rd gen iPod was lost, so have extras). Can't do a restore if won't appear. I have 36 GB on iPod, and everything works perfectly, including charging through the laptop, external HD, or AC charger. Charging readout is correct, unlike some other posts. Not sure when this happened, but I just recently wanted to delete/add new music.

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also it sounds as though the drive is stuck in a loop; a weird repetitive whirring sound when i hold it up to my ear.

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Service request.

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For anybody experiencing the problem I described above, I have bad news and good news...
Bad news - The hard drive on your 5th gen iPod is shot if you are having the same problem as me with getting the "red x" and not being able to go into disk mode. It is irreparable...sad.
The Good News! - As long as your iPod is under warranty and has not had any water damage and can pass a visual inspection from an apple employee for physical damage they will replace it! Simply set up an appointment at an apple store with a "Genius Bar" employee. It only took about 5 minutes from start to finish for me to explain my problem, have the guy run like three super quick tests and then swap out my broken iPod for a brand new one.
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See Here
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Hello Fercho1998,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning device connectivity issues:
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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Mee too!
That's my SMART DATA results:
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Reallocs: 351
Pending Sectors: 1
Start/Stops: 124
Temp: Cur 35c
min 19c
mac 47c
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Change HD?
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I've looked at loads of things on google but none of it helps.

I've just added all my music to a new memory stick...
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Ipod won't reset no disk mode

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