When connected to my mac my ipod icon shows but then disappears

so i just got a macbook but lost all my music on my old one but i still have it on my ipod but when i try to conncect my ipod the icon appears for like a second and then dissappears whats wrong what can i do?

Hey there odedran,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like your iPod pops up for a pslit second in iTunes but then immediately goes away.
Depending on the version of your iPod the instructions may be different. From the following article, choose the model you have and try the troubleshooting steps therein.
iTunes Troubleshooting Assistants
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/assistant/
Regards,
Sterling

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