Trying to connect/sync first gen iPod touch to Compaq laptop

I've had this iPod touch for about a little over a year and a half and it's in perfect condition, it's just when I plug it into my laptop using the USB cord my laptop won't even recognize it and the iPod won't even charge, let alone sync. I know it's not the cord because it works perfectly when my brother charges/syncs his iPod on his laptop. My iPod will charge when I plug it into my dock I just can't get it working on my laptop and I haven't updated my music in a couple of months and it is absolutely killing me. I've tried everything and I will end my run on sentences now okay PLEASE HELP.

What app are yuo using? The TV out connection only works for app that support its use and it does not mirror the iPod's screen. The native Video supports TV out.

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msoviolist, I opened a ticket via their so called "Express Lane" support page, I assume it'll take a couple of emails before they decide to credit you for the download. I would suggest linking to these two threads in the correspondence, this is what I included in the message;
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I've attached a couple of threads from the Apple support
forums, it appears this is an ongoing problem for many folks trying to
download the 3.1 upgrade for the 1st gen. iPod Touch, feel free to
check them out;
1) Error 8288 when upgrading my first gen Ipod Touch to IOS 3.1.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3373167?start=0&tstart=0#
2) How do I upgrade first generation touch software to 3.1.3
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3009667?start=0&tstart=0
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