My iPod shuffle keeps blinking and can't be recognized by my PC
When I connect my iPod Shuffle to my PC USB 2.0 socket, it starts blinking and can not be recognized by my system. It did work before. Can anybody tell me what's going on?
Hi Jill,
Since the iPod shuffle was working when connected to the same computer, I recommend connect the iPod shuffle to a different USB port in the computer or a different computer and check.
Update to the latest iPod updater and latest iTunes.
Also visit http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Post back if the issue is not resolved.
Santo
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