iPod iPod Malfunctioning?

[The Toon Master]

Well, my iPod Video is not working too well, as usual

In September it lost the ability to emit sound to the right earphone, and now it won't sync up to the computer. I tried it 4 times and nothing was added. I've only had the trouble a few times and it fixed itself after the incident. I tried it 5 times and didn't work. I switched it to a different USB, and it said Microsoft didn't recognize the device, and saying that the hardware has malfunctioned.

Anyone know what I can do for it, and if Apple allows any coverage after applecare wears off?

 

[mannix87]

This happened to my wife's iPod when iTunes 7 came out and we upgraded our Windows iTunes. it corrupted the firmware. good thing we have Macs at home, had it reformatted to Mac and was able to salvage it. But her iPod wont sync with the PC anymore.