iPod Touch 2G 8GB Syncing problems

Nerimon · Aug 31, 2010

I plugged my iPod Touch into the USB drive on my Macbook and it doesn't get the syncing beep, lighting bolt, and iTunes doesn't open. I tried the other USB slot and nothing. I plugged it into the wall outlet charger and it works fine. I'd like to sync it though and it's not doing anything. I plugged it into my mom's windows laptop and it got the lightning bolt. Any ideas?

Here's a screencap of one of the errors I got: http://i35.tinypic.com/5lzc78.jpg

Nerimon · Aug 31, 2010

I've never dropped this iPod. It's in a case and it's never had issues until now.

Chris H. · Aug 31, 2010

Have you tried restoring it? Another problem might be your logic board on the Mac or possibly driver errors, but for now, let's stick with the iPod.

And it's a USB port, not drive. Just FYI. USB drive is an external storage device.

1991-C4 · Aug 31, 2010

Gotta ask... have you tried searching for the error message? When you do, you will get lots of responses. The most likely problem is an issue with the USB connection.

Here is a link to Apple's possible solution --

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting USB connection

Good luck!

Nerimon · Aug 31, 2010

Chris H. said:
Have you tried restoring it? Another problem might be your logic board on the Mac or possibly driver errors, but for now, let's stick with the iPod.

And it's a USB port, not drive. Just FYI. USB drive is an external storage device.

I can't restore it from the computer end as it has no charging symbol. It does nothing when I get to the connect to iTunes stage from the iPod settings restore option.

Nerimon · Aug 31, 2010

1991-C4 said:
Gotta ask... have you tried searching for the error message? When you do, you will get lots of responses. The most likely problem is an issue with the USB connection.

Here is a link to Apple's possible solution --

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting USB connection

Good luck!

I researched it and the most reoccuring answer was try a new USB cable and I've tried 3 including a brand new one.

Chris H. · Aug 31, 2010

Nerimon said:
I can't restore it from the computer end as it has no charging symbol. It does nothing when I get to the connect to iTunes stage from the iPod settings restore option.

I'm afraid it's something to do with either iTunes or your Mac..or the drivers for the iPod on Mac OS X.

Nerimon · Aug 31, 2010

Chris H. said:
I'm afraid it's something to do with either iTunes or your Mac..or the drivers for the iPod on Mac OS X.

I have the current version of iTunes (9.2.1) and I'm using Mac OS X Tigee 10.4.11

Chris H. · Aug 31, 2010

Nerimon said:
I have the current version of iTunes (9.2.1) and I'm using Mac OS X Tigee 10.4.11

That doesn't mean much, to be honest. I mean this error can occur on any version of Mac OS X, and any version of iTunes, on any Apple computer. Just saying. I think it might have something to do with the drivers for your iPod. Something along those lines.