PC says Ipod Nano not plugged in...then says it is...than says it isn't...

So, I downloaded the 1-10-06 software update and got the "firmware error" followed by the folder with an exclamation point icon on my Nano. Followed suggestions on the website and restarted from the CD and redownloaded the 1-10-06 update and this time it was succesful...EXCEPT that as soon as update was completed and itunes tried to re-download songs, my PC would say that no Nano is plugged in...then a few seconds later it would say it WAS plugged in...then a few seconds later it would say it WAS NOT plugged in. Now everytime I try and plug my Nano into PC, it does this. Checked USB ports and they are fine. Tried on other PC's and got same result. Sent it back to Apple and their "diagnostic" said it was OK. Can anyone help me?!
Windows XP Pro

Hi j,
If it is a hardware issue and you're still inside your warranty period (three years if you purchased an Apple Protection Plan), it is covered. I'd have it checked out by the "genius" bar at an Apple Store (free).

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