Why won't my ipod show up on itunes

My ipod will no longer show up on itunes when connected to the computer,although the cable is obviously working since it says the ipod is charging - any ideas?

Hi,

'There could be something wrong with your Firmware, or your IPod's firewire connectors. I'm guessing that if you send it to Apple for repair.'

From this thread where the person had the same problem:
http://www.xsorbit1....

It seems to be a problem with a LOT of people's iPods...

I had the same issue with my iPod. On the apple forums, they call it 'iPod Suicide' because it basically stops showing up on your iTunes program. I tried a few different things:

I tried charging it through different means; using the outlet adapter charger instead of using the USB chord and hooking it up to the computer.

I reset my iPod. This takes off ALL of the music/photos/videos stored on your iPod and returns it to normal factory settings (which is basically reverting back to when you first opened the box). This is done because in rare instances, certain files are corrupt and can affect the way your iPod runs.

Update your iTunes software. iTunes updates about every other month or so and if you don't have an up-to-date iTunes program to go with your iPod, it stops syncing and picking up on your iPod.

If all else fails, it may just be that your iPod has died and it's time to get a new one. If it's a newer generation iPod, I would suggest going into the store you bought it and seeing if they have an Apple specialist (BestBuy and Circut City I KNOW have one) who can give you some help.

Also, check out the apple website and look up your iPod to see what's going on with the forums.

I have the same problem and I dont know what to do ..