Replacement ipod, what am i doing wrong???

my ipod had an error where it was saying usb malfunctioned everytime i put this into a laptop, took it to apple they said the usb was bust, got a new ipod (great) however got home and plugged it, just get a pic on my ipod showing a cable\disc. does this mean i need to install the software again, i have itunes already on my computer, if so i have misplacd disc, can software be downloaded frowm apple webiste???????
please help me, need to get my ipod up and running again???

The graphic you are seeing is telling you it needs to connect to iTunes. Yes, you can get it here at Apple.com. Just look up above our posts and click the link that says "iPod+iTunes". Then install a fresh copy.
Also, you may want to consider where it is being plugged in. Directly to the computer is better than a powered hub, which is better than an unpowered hub. Just to be sure, make sure it is a USB cable, not an older FireWire one as the Touch will not be happy with FireWire.
Finally, maybe add some equipment info to your profile? Harder to tell what is wrong when no one knows what you are using.

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