Very very weird happenings with ipod mini....

Current status:
- ipod runs fine in "stand-alone" (i.e. not connected to anything). Plays music fine, etc.
- Computer will not recognize ipod at all.
- Ipod would not charge when connected via provided cable to pc (any pc - have tried on three different ones that I use), through the mini docking station when connected via provided cable or even when pugged into usb adapter using provided cable
- ipod WOULD charge fine when plugged into an ihome radio/alarm clock
- Once ipod was 100% charged via the previous item - tried hooking it back up to desktop and received an regarding there was a power surge on the usb port that the ipod was connected to and it was disabling that port
So - thats where I stand today. I would LOVE to do a restore to it but I can't get ANY computer to recognize it.

- Computer will not recognize ipod at all.
Try starting it in disk mode. reset it by holding menu and select then as soon as the screen goes blank hold down the select and play keys. Now you might be able to hook it up to a computer.
- So - thats where I stand today. I would LOVE to do a restore to it but I can't get ANY computer to recognize it.
try downloading the latest ipod updater and using it to restore the ipod after you start the ipod in disk mode.
good luck
Alex

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http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/jorgelomeli/Screenshot2010-10-29at24915PM. png
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