USB 2.0 doesn't recognize my iPod!

[thinkpadfreak]

My T40 (2373-82U) refuses to recognize my 4th gen iPod. I've tried everything in the book and it still refuses to recognize it. Only time it sees my iPod is when I uninstall the enhanced USB 2.0 driver from Device Manager. Every other 2.0 devices I own works perfectly except for my iPod...and I know there's nothing wrong with my iPod because I've tried it on my friend's T40 (exact same model-2373-82U) and it worked flawlessly. Any ideas???...Im going nuts over here.

[Kenn]

This may sound dumb, but try plugging the usb cable into the T40 very quickly (just jab it into the slot). I have a USB mouse that doesn't get recognized in the top port unless you do that.

[eakaplan]

I had this problem too when I initially set up a 4G iPod with my T40. After a frustrating process, the solution was to:

- install the iPod updater on the T40
- shut down the T40
- perform a hard reset of the iPod (hold down the center button and the menu (up) button on the scroll wheel) until the screen briefly blanks and then a dark apple logo appears
- when the iPod has returned to its full menu, plug it into the powered down laptop
- boot the laptop
- run the iPod updater

Good luck. I hope this works for you.

Ed