WHITE SCREEN OF DEATH! (is there a way to get my files?)

I have a 80GB video ipod
and
i have the white screen of death. (google it if you've never heard of it)
honestly, i don't care if my ipod never works again. (I'm so fed up with Apple.)
as long as I can get the mp3s off of it.
I have 40GB in mp3s that I REALLY want!
so if theres ANY way to get the data off and onto a computer
it would be MUCH help.
Oh, and yea, my computer doesnt recognize the ipod when it's charging it.
so yea.
thanks in advanced for helpful tips and suggestions.
Message was edited by: tila123

You cant get the files from a dead iPod, however, I managed to solve this problem with my friend's iPod, by putting it into disk mode. Have a read
http://www.zolved.com/synapse/viewcontent/19067/The_Apple_iPods_White_Screen_ofDeath

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