Usb port fries ipod

I had just purchased an ipod and charged it fully. i also installed itunes and converted all my music files. when i plugged my fully charged ipod into the usb 2.0 port in the front of my computer, however, my ipod would not turn on, and a burning smell started coming out. i thought this was just a defective ipod, so i returned it and got a new one. i did the same thing, and the second ipod still became fried and had a burning smell. both times the ipod did not turn on afterwards, and did not turn on when plugged into an outlet. is this a problem with my computer? i have an HP pavilion a250n with two usb 2.0 ports inthe front.

Using firewire instead of those USB ports will also increase you chances of Apple Support ever talking to you again
I would avoid putting anything in those USB's until YOU figure out what's wrong with your PC.
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