Sync an ipod with new laptop

looking for help - does anyone know whether I would lose a video recorded on an ipod when I sync with a new laptop. Thanking you in advance, mel

Do the following
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
Then after all the media is on the new computer, restore the iPod

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Hi muneeb_s1,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Sorry that you lost your data through a HD crash and had to replace the HD. One of our other users posted a tip on how to sync an iPhone after you have replaced a HD.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "cra... | Apple Support Communities
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oohitsnicolee,
I just want to summarise a little here so that other can be sure what is expected when comes to this issue....
1. To transfer your purchases from iPod, iPad or iPhone, 1st U have to connect your iPod for this instance to your PC. Once connected, you should see your iPod name appeared on the left column in iTune. Do a right click on your iPod to Transfer your purchase to this NEW iTune. Since is a new iTune, all your Apps from your iPod will be transfer to here...
2. Once transfer is completed, you should see all Apps in iTune now. Before you syn, you may choose what you want to syn to your iPod by checking the box next to the Apps. So eventually those that are not check will remain in your iTune together with those you have syn. Since they are purchased Apps ( Free/Paid ) it will remain in your account unless you choose to delete them via iTune.

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