My iphone 4 is stuck on iTunes screen and the update server cannot be contacted to restore my phone. Help!!!!

I have given the iTunes server 10 hr's now and I am unabkle to do anything on my computer to restore my iPhone 4.
I am able to do everything else on my computers iTunes but not restore my phone.
Any ideas would be great.

Hello jraff21,
I was able to locate a support article for the error you mentioned. The following steps may help you get your device back to working order:
iOS: Restore errors 4005, 4013, and 4014 - Apple Support
You may see one of these messages if the device unexpectedly disconnects during the update or restore or iTunes couldn't tell the device to go to the restore state.
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4005).
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4013).
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4014).
Try these steps to resolve the issue:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Restart your computer.
Make sure your computer is up to date. If an update requires a restart, check for updates again after you restart.
Restore using another USB cable.
Learn more about updating OS X.
Learn more about updating Windows.
Restore your device on another computer.
If you continue to see error 4005, 4013, or 4014 when you restore your device,contact Apple for support.
Learn more about other update and restore errors.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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