iPod won't turn on after reformatting with iTunes

[Benjin]

i just got a new http://www.freeiPods.com/?r=15967520 and when i plugged it into my computer it said to reformat it, so i did using the itunes updater, and now i can't even turn it on, the computer doesn't recognize it, and it doesn't charge... essentially a paper weight now. can anyone help me?

 

[wave]

i just got a new ipod and when i plugged it into my computer it said to reformat it, so i did using the itunes updater, and now i can't even turn it on, the computer doesn't recognize it, and it doesn't charge... essentially a paper weight now. can anyone help me?

Try to restart your iPod by holding the "Menu" and "Select" buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds.

 

[franznietzsche]

Five bucks says the firmware got wiped in the reformat. In which case...well i dunno. My MP3 player let me replace the firmware from my computer. Dunno about ipods though.