Tried to Restore Shuffle,then got"Firmware update failure.Disk write error"

I tried to restore my ipod shuffle and this is the message I got. Any thoughts?

FIrst try this artical http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301267
Also try putting the ipod into "Disk Mode" http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651 THEN connect it to the PC and restore it

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    b “Firmware Update Failure” Possible Solution
    -- Disconnect the iPod
    -- Right click on "My Computer"
    -- Select "Manage"
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