Using ipod as external harddrive.. problems.

about a year and a half ago I got a new Ipod Classic, which replaced my 4th gen 20g Color display Ipod. It was good timing because about 3 weeks later, the itunes software on my old Ipod crapped out. It no longer synced with my computer. BUT the hard-drive space still worked, and my old Ipod turned into a great 20g Flash drive. I used it for about 6 months like this before I went abroad for a year.
I recently returned and have been looking on my two computers and external hard-drive for some important files (namely, my entire senior thesis project). I haven't been able to locate these files, and suspect they may be on my old Ipod. But, when I plug it in to the computer, nothing comes on the screen. It says "charging Ipod, Do not Disconnect" but it does not show my Ipod as being connected anywhere on my computer, therefore I cannot eject it properly.
Anyway, what I am asking I guess, is there anyway to get the files off of the Ipod? Is there something with my system that might be causing it problems? Could I possibly take it to the Apple store to have my files recovered, or am I looking to go to another sort of professional to recover them?
any info would be greatly appreciated.
I am currently running Mac OS X version 10.5.6 on a macbook pro.
Previously it was connected to a PC in my school lab. I assume it was still running Windows XP. I've tried it on our Home PC (windows XP) with no luck.

Did you try it with a different cable or did you use the same cable at both locations?
If it isn't the cable, you might consider getting an external enclosure for 1.8" drives to get to your data.
For example...
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.9183
$10.42 shipped (from China of course).
Patrick

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