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computer wont reconize ipod (rockbox already works)< not anymore

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combatwombat:
ok, first iv already done this to a nano with no problems at all, so im not a complete noob.... yes im a noob, but not a complete noob.

SHORT: im trying to open up the ipod from my computer, and drag and drop files. but it doesnt show up.

LONG: i have rockbox installed and it works (cant play mpeg right now, but i can figure that out later) but when i connect to my computer (win xp) it doesnt recognize that anything is there (if i leave it in long enough, itunes will say it found a corrupted ipod, but it doesnt show up in My Computer. yes, im in disk mode.
 
thanks in advance

edit: ok, i decided to try and restart everything. i restored my ipod, and now it has the "plug into charger" symbol, but the computer still doesnt recognize it. i have tried using different usb ports too..... hmmm

Febs:
Put the iPod into disk mode, and then connect the USB cable.  There are instructions for putting it in disk mode in the installation section of the Rockbox Manual

combatwombat:
i WAS in disk mode, before i restored my ipod. now when i try to (many times...) go to disk mode, it just shows a picture of the charger going into the electrical outlet...

cool_walking_:
If you're getting this symbol in disk mode, I'd say that means your battery is flat.  Leave it charging for a while then try again.  You're sure you're putting it into disk mode correctly? (flick "hold" switch off, hold SELECT+MENU until iPod reboots, straight away hold SELECT+PLAY)

AquaStreak:
^No it doesn't.

If you get a picture of a wall charger, you must actually plug into a WALL CHARGER. Your computer won't work. iTunes should have told you to "Connect iPod to an external power supply." You simply need to finish installing the firmware, which on older models, is done via external power supplies.

If you don't have a wall charger, try going to a store with displayed speaker docks (like Best Buy) and placing the iPod on one with power.

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