Problem connecting/charging 60gb ipod.
Anytime I connect the ipod to the usb port, or my apple AC charger it automatically turns off. I have tried reseting it multiple times and the battery is getting close to going dead so I'm trying to get some more info before it dies and i cant do anything with it. I've gone through all the steps and troubleshooting. Went into diagnostics and it couldn't see anything wrong without plugging it in...
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Anytime I connect the ipod to the usb port, or my
apple AC charger it automatically turns off. I have
tried reseting it multiple times and the battery is
getting close to going dead so I'm trying to get some
more info before it dies and i cant do anything with
it. I've gone through all the steps and
troubleshooting. Went into diagnostics and it
couldn't see anything wrong without plugging it
in...
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
What happens if you leave it plugged in? It may just need time to show the "do not disconnect"
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