Macintosh HD icon showing as "in-use" ipod

My Macinotsh HD icon is showing as an "in-use" ipod on the desktop as well as in the finder.
These problems started after my girlfriend tried to download itunes onto this computer (even though itunes was already installed).
Now, whenever we plug in an ipod and try to update it, itunes pops up a message saying that "the ipod cant update because the playlists no longer exist"
HELP! Anyone?!
Powerbook G4   Mac OS X (10.2.x)  

Ralph,
Thanks for the response. I did not know it could not be done in Linux. I was just throwing out an option that was available to me if there was just a corrput file that I could download and reinstall on the drive. As far as the getting into recovery, I tried both options and did attempt the erase and reinstall. I am only able to get into the Internet Recovery which when prompted, I can go through the menus, but cannot go any further as the Utility can not "find" the Macintosh HD. It only displays the Mac OS Base System (Disk0) partition. I assume I cannot recover or install since it can not find/mount the Macintosh HD. I just emailed him and mentioned that there had been a small amount of liquid spilled on the keyboard a year ago. This makes me think it may be the logic board failing. I will try to replace the SATA first and then go on with a new board.
There was not a warranty to speak of that I was told about by him. Before I started I made sure my cousin knew the any warranty would be voided but he wanted to insure his files were safe, and I was the free option compared to the local computer repair shop. 
Appreciate the help Ralph

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