Laptop freezes whenever ipod plugged into computer
I recently received an ipod nano as a gift and the software loaded fromt the CD, but whenever I plug in the ipod for the computer to format, my computer freezes and I have to reboot. if the ipod is plugged into the computer, it will freeze again. I have yet to be able to keep the ipod connected without my laptop freezing. Any suggestions out there?
Hello jevram,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
See if this article helps:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301343
Gary
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What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Cheers, Tom
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