Putting another ipod onto my computer.. help!

My ipod is messed up... so, im going to use my moms. she has alittle bit of her own on there, but regardless I want to hook hers up to my computer so Itunes will place all my music on this IPOD. Its a 20gb like mine.
How do I erase all her music on her ipod?
After that, can I just hook it up and all my music will transfer?
thanks!

How do I erase all her music on her ipod?
Connect it to your computer. iTunes will erase it and copy your music on to the iPod

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