Replacement IPOD won't work/restore/synch

I recvd a replacement (warranty) 5th gen IPod and it won't work. When connecting to iTunes I'm geting a meesage that I need to restore. I'm using the latest software (1.2.2) I've attempted to restore multiple times and get a message telling me it has been restroed and is retarting - then when it restarts it goes into a do not disconnect mode and seems to lock-up. Additionally, iTunes seems to stutter and lock-up on me.

I'm having an identical problem. The iPod was originally formatted for Mac so I try to run updater to UPDATE and RESTORE. UPDATE tells me that I am currently running the proper software. RESTORE fails and return's the "can't lock ipod" error. I have read through http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301305
about a zillion times and it's still no good. My iPod now shows the folder with exclamation mark icon and nothing else. I have installed and uninstalled multiple versions of Updater and iTunes. My PC only recognizes the iPod as a hard drive now. The iPod is completely blank (no menus, playlists etc.). My USB cable is working. HELP!

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