Synchronize from mass storage to iPod

I have transferred my itunes music to an external WD mass storage unit to improve my computers performance. Now I can't figure out how to sycnhronize my
iPod Classic with the mass storage unit where my music is.

iTunes doesn't care where the data is, as long as it is where it thinks it should be. So, if you've migrated your library properly, and the iPod was up-to-date before you moved it, then the iPod will still be up-to-date. When you connect your device to iTunes you make selections of media content from the library which take no heed of where that content is stored. Connect the device & click Sync.
If you get a warning that data will be removed & replaced then you didn't manage the migration of your media library properly and have probably created a new library with the old content. Stop and post back and we'll review the steps you took to move your library.
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"I should of just bought the Zune instead of the iPod!"
I know you are frustrated, but statements like this don't exactly motivate others here to help you. And if you think that would solve your problem, go to the Zune discussion groups.

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Hi Shelley-Jane,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
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iTunes Store: Transfer purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
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