Won't restore after update - firmware disk write error

I know there's been discussion about this one but I haven't seen an answer that works, and sending my out of warranty mini back for a $300 replacement doesn't appeal.
- Agreed to update iTunes.
- iPod hasn't worked since (exclamation point only)
- Can't restore because I just get a firmware error.
(have uninstalled, reinstalled etc etc)
HELP!!!

This
i may
help:
“Firmware Update Failure” Possible Solution
-- Disconnect the iPod
-- Right click on "My Computer"
-- Select "Manage"
-- Select "Device Manager"
-- Expand "Universal Serial Bus controllers"
-- Right click on "Enhanced PCI to USB Host controller"
-- Click on "Disable"
-- Click "OK" to accept changes
Run the Updater software (Start==>Run==>iPod) and wait till it says to "Plug in an iPod to update it"
Plug in the iPod and wait (for a long while). It takes awhile because you are now running at USB 1.1 speeds. When it finally shows up, do the "update" or "restore", which ever you were trying to do.
You can try to re-enable the "Enhanced PCI TO USB Host controller" after you are done running the Updater software and try to copy your songs and pictures to the iPod. This may or may not work. If not, revert back to USB1.1.
See: Dirk Brewer, ""Firmware Update Failure", please help" #1, 10:01am Jul 23, 2005 CDT
And: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300836

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    b “Firmware Update Failure” Possible Solution
    -- Disconnect the iPod
    -- Right click on "My Computer"
    -- Select "Manage"
    -- Select "Device Manager"
    -- Expand "Universal Serial Bus controllers"
    -- Right click on "Enhanced PCI to USB Host controller"
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    See: Dirk Brewer, ""Firmware Update Failure", please help" #1, 11:01am Jul 23, 2005 CDT
    Also see: http://forums.ipodlounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94075
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300836

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