[Capper64]

Hi, I have an odd problem with my ipod that I was wondering anyone could give me a solution to, or at least tell me what could be wrong with it.

I have a 120GB iPod classic. The problem with it is fairly hard to describe. I only seem to fill it up to about 9GB worth of songs and videos before itunes freezes. The only way I am then able to unfreeze everything, is by pulling the iPod out without ejecting.
The iPod itself will then work fine with the songs I managed to get on it, but will say it's corrupted when plugged into a computer. I've tried on several different computers with the same results, so it's obviously a problem with the iPod, not the computer.

As you can understand, it is very annoying to have over 100GB of unusable storage, so any help at all would be appreciated, thanks.

[roipatrick]

Try resetting your iPod. Maybe reformatting it will do the trick.

[slavezero]

I do not have personal knowledge with iPod. But usually, just like Roi said, reformatting will solve the problem if the problem is cause by some errors.

[JoVinz]

I agree you should REFORMAT your iPod. Don't use QUICK FORMAT. Also you can use HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool so you can FORMAT it perfectly and also can change your iPod's Storage file system to NTFS not FAT. Hope that helps.

[JoVinz]

I agree you should perform a FORMAT on your iPod. Don't use QUICK FORMAT.

[roipatrick]

I have found a solution to your problem my friend. Here it is.

To reset an iPod with a Click Wheel, including:

• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano

iPod classic iPod (5th generation)

• iPod with color display (iPod photo)
• iPod (Click Wheel)

• iPod mini
• iPod mini (2nd generation)

1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

Tip: If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.
If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.
To reset iPod, iPod (scroll wheel), iPod (touch wheel), and iPod (dock connector)

1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
2. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously until the Apple/iPod logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.
If you are still unable to reset your iPod, use only one finger from one hand to press the Center (Select) button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Menu button.
When you reset iPod all your music and files are saved, but some customized settings may be lost. Date and time are preserved (unless the iPod reset itself because it had no power and then was reconnected to power). Other customized settings, such as Bookmarks, On-The-Go Playlists, Shuffle, Backlight timer, and so forth are preserved from the last time the hard drive turned on.
iPod not responding

If your iPod does not respond to these steps, see additional steps in the "iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ".