Trouble with ipod nano

had ipod nano since xmas put 108 songs on xmas morning come to put new songs on today connected ipod to pc and had message saying usb devise malfunctioned unistalled and tryed again still the same message please help dad going crazy at me

Try resetting the nano.
Detach it from the PC, then hold the down both the menu and center buttons for a few seconds until you see the nano restart.
when you reattach it all should be well.

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