So i have a 32gb ipod classic and the usb port is never recognized??

So my ipod is a 32 gb classic but i can't really use it because the usb port will not connect to my computer or anyone else's. the only reason why it's not completely useless is because i can still charge it using the firewire port but i can't restore it or put new songs on it or anything. i can only charge it. the usb port on my computer works just fine so i'm thinking the problem is with my ipod. any suggestions on how to confront the problem??

What you maybe missing are the cables, the current USB iPod Dock cables dont work on this iPod, the
M8948LL/A* - A1040 was designed before Apple switch over from Firewire to USB2.0. for all iPod interface.
If you want to use it on a Windows PC, you got to format to FAT32, and your PC must have Firewire (IEEE 1394 port), for syncing or
else you got to get a special "iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable" from Apple store (I dont think they have it in stock but you can try eBay or Amazon. But these are meant to be used by connecting the Firewire to the Wall Charger and the USB end to the Windows PC USB2.0 port. If your PC has both USB and Firewire, and you connect them both simultaneous, it will corrupt your iPod formware.
It can connect to Macs that have Firewire ports, you can try Mac with USB2.0 port, but I dont think it will work.
Stick to Mac, it will give you less problems.

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