I downloading the restoring utility...my ipod WONT RESPOND AT ALL

I lost my 512 mb ipod shuffle about 6 months ago and just found it. Before i lost it i recalled that it wouldnt charge on my mac. I have a brand new hp with windows xp and everytime i plug my ipod into the usb, it wont blink any lights or show up on my computer...im so frustrated, what should i do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Do you have the oportunity to try a different shuffle on your computer and see if it will charge? If it will, it's probably your shuffle that is the problem. If that is the case, check the contacts on your shuffle to make sure they are not damaged or dirty. I have the same iPod myself, and although I've used it acouple of hours daily for a year, the batteries aren't supposed to (or at least they are not going to) last forever.

Posted on Apr 03, 2007

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