More Technology Problems

Not only is the laptop graphics all funky and crap, but now the iPod has decided to self destruct.
Software in, iPod plugged in and bang itunes cant see it. Computer doesnt see it as an iPod, just as a removable drive that needs formatting. Oh shit days worth of songs going to disappear.
Uninstalled the software and re-installed again still no different.
Bit the bullet and re-formatted and guess what no difference.

Me and technology just dont seem to be getting along.