My apple ipod nano 3 gen is saying it is conected but its not

Try to put it on and wait for a long time
maybe it will start up.

I found this article on apples web site I thought it might be helpful

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3218

Its definitely the logic board (motherboard) that has gone bad. Its not the actual screen nor LCD. Its the logic board. You could replace the screen with a new onje and the backlight still will not work. Nano's are known for this but of course apple won't admit to putting out a piece of **** logic board in all of the nano's or they would have to recall 10 million of them! So, they just play stupid and say your nano is out of warranty but we'll give you a 10% trade in discount. What a joke! I know this because i used to work for Apple ;-) They screw customers left and right to keep their profits up.

To sync games automatically to iPod nano, connect your iPod to your computer. Then...

1) In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Games tab.
2) Select “Sync games.”
3) Click “All games” or “Selected games.” If you click “Selected games,” also select the
games you want to sync.
4) Click Apply.

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1694


Click on the link above for the solution for your problem

you need the files in mp4 format

Hi! Try uninstalling the itunes and reinstall it after restarting your PC. If it doesn't help then try to install a diffrent version of itunes.

These images might be usefull
http://techrepublic.com.com/2346-13636_11-170826-2.html
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Nano-3rd-Generation

heres a special tool
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/iPod-Take-Apart-Tool-Set-p-16849.html

the settings in itunes need to be changed so that you can sync manually

Try these options i got them from apple when my ipod dident work trying a new port and reinstalling itunes worked for me 1)Reset your iPod. 2)Retry with a different USB or FireWire port. 3)Restart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates installed. 4)Remove iTunes software and then reinstall iTunes software from latest versions on the web. last resort 5)Restore your iPod. See ?Updating and Restoring iPod Software? in the user's guide.