Mac doesn't recognize iphone

I went to update some music on my iPhone 3G on my Mac Book Pro and absolutely nothing happened. It didn't even recognize that the phone was connected to charge it. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.

First remove & then reinstall the AMDS, as described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747
If that doesn't work follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

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