How do i get my ipod classic 30g into write mode?

Your ipod may be corrupted and will need to be wiped and restored.
First of all try another lead to connect your ipod to pc.
Also look inside bottom of ipod to check no bent pins in ipod dock.
Also reinstall itunes incase of program corruption.
If still not working you will have to put ipod in disk mode.
Switch ipod off then switch hold button on and off then hold down centre putton and bottom pause button until TICK appears.You are in Disk mode.
Go to file explorer and right click your ipod if shown,Chose FORMAT then chose restore device defaults and restore. Once formatted open itunes and connect ipod with good lead.Ipod can now be restored from backup or a clean restore can be done

Take complete Back up of your files before restore your device at any time .

• Re install the latest version of iTunes.
• Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
• after few minutes it will appear in the source list in iTunes.
• Click the Restore button
• Possible restore options are appear on screen.
• A message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator's name and password. wait for some time and at last it

• asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences. for any more troubleshooting iPod classic issue follow http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/# and more help in any technical specification follow Mac Troubleshooting.

just do one thing Press Both menu and select buttons for few seconds till u see apple symbol on screen and leave it it will restore...!

1. Disconnect and reconnect your iPod to iTunes, and then attempt to restore or update the iPod again.
2. Restart your computer and then attempt to restore or update the iPod again.
3. Try connecting your iPod to a different USB port, and then attempt to restore or update the iPod again. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port is recommended. For Windows computers, refer to Identifying USB 2.0 ports on your computer for instructions.
4. Remove any USB devices not manufactured by Apple that you have connected to your computer (it is not necessary to remove your keyboard or mouse). Then, attempt to restore or update the iPod again.
5. Update to the latest version of iTunes, and then attempt to restore or update the iPod again.
6. Try to restore or update the iPod again using a different user account for your computer. For example, create a new test user account on the computer with admin rights, and with iTunes installed, try to restore/update the iPod.
7. Try disabling Disk Use on your iPod and attempt to restore or update the iPod again. If that doesn't work, try enabling Disk Use on your iPod and attempt to restore/update. Refer to Putting iPod into Disk Mode below for instructions.*
8. If using a Windows PC to restore or update your iPod, try to reregister ".dll" files as described below this list.**
9. If using a Windows PC, try to update or reinstall your Windows USB drivers, referring to the section titled "iPod only: Updating, or in some cases reinstalling, the drivers for your computer's USB interface may resolve this issue."

There has been an issue with the recent iPod update where it leaves the device in Recovery Mode. Here are some steps that have been known to fix this problem for Windows users:
1. Disconnect your iPod from the computer.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Connect the iPod to the computer.
4. Select Install Drivers Later on the dialog that appears.
5. Hold down the Windows Key and press R.
6. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK.
7. Right-click Apple Mobile Device listed under Other Devices and then select Properties.
8. Select Browse...
9. Point it to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support and click OK.
The install should finish and your iPhone should now be all good.

If this doesn't resolve your problem, try this:

1. Open iTunes and connect the iPod to your PC or Mac.
2. Press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time.
3. After exactly 10 seconds release the Sleep/Wake button. Continue holding the home button until you iTunes pops up a message telling you that it has detected an iPod in recovery mode.
4. The iPod screen will remain black. Using iTunes, restore your iPod.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275

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try pressing the centre button & the menu button at the same time. a grey apple should come up and this will mean it has re set.

My 80GB Ipod classic recently froze. I took it to Apple store and the guy press the Menu and Center Button. Hold them until the APPLE logo appears twice. Then release the button.
Voila, my Ipod work again, no missing data

listen in the ipod and if you hear click click click in some pattern
you may need a disk.
But try this anyway:
try and put the ipod in disk mode and find it in my computer.
right click on the ipod drive and format the drive.
then disconnect and put in disk mode again and mount to itunes.
and restore again

Symptoms When restoring or updating an iPod in iTunes 7 or later, I'm guessing you got a message saying an unknown error occurred 1469
ResolutionIf you are experiencing these errors, begin by updating to the latest version of iTunes. When you have the current version of iTunes, try the following:

• Remove any third-party USB devices you have connected to your computer (it is not necessary to remove your keyboard or mouse).
• Restart your computer without the iPod connected. While it is restarting, you will need to force your ipod into disc mode.
• Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
• When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select buttons and immediately press and hold the Select and the Play/Pause buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.
• Now, with the ipod in disc mode attempt to restore.
• If that does not resolve your issue, try connecting your iPod to a different USB port and then attempt to restore.
• If after all these steps you still have not been able to successfully restore your ipod, I would recommend going to:
• http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1539

Follow the steps posted by apple in the solution number one box. I had this issue once and was able to resolve it with that article. If for some reason this does not resolve your issue please do let me know.

You will want to attempt to force the iPod into disc mode then restore using iTunes. With the iPod in disc mode, iTunes should show the iPod. You will have to restore the iPod to resolve the issue of corruption though. Please let me know if this does not resolve your issue. :)
Putting ipod into disc mode http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363 Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Set it to Hold, then turn it off again.) Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears. When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select buttons and immediately press and hold the Select and the Play/Pause buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.
Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on the iPod will change and say "Do not disconnect" If you are having difficulty putting the iPod model into disk mode, set it on a flat surface. Make sure that the finger pressing the Select button is not touching the Click Wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Play/Pause button toward the outside of the Click Wheel and not near the center.
If you are still unable to put your iPod with a Click Wheel into Disk Mode, use one finger from one hand to press the Select button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Play/Pause button.
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How to restore iPod (ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.

Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software.

The 4 possible restore options are: Restore Option

1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod. Restore Option

2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available. Restore Option

3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available. Restore Option

4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.

When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).


Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).

During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.

Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.

After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.