IPod mini not charging

[axelsche]

Hi,

if I connect my IPod to my computer it starts charging, but as soon as iTunes say's "ok to disconnect" it stops charging.

I have a 4GB mini and use a WIN2000 PC.

Any ideas
TIA
Axel

[axelsche]

If I connect the Ipod to another Computer with a powered USB Port but no iTunes and Ipod Software it charges without problems.

[sholmes1019]

Did you try resetting it? It may cure it. 1) Switch on and then off the Hold button, 2) Press and hold Menu and Select (the center button) until the screen goes blank and the Apple logo appears. Make sure the iPod is disconnected from the computer when you do this. It does not affect your music or settings. Good luck.

[dlo]

Do you Press Eject in iTunes?

Do you use the "Safely remove hardware" feature if you using windows?

[Watters91]

I press eject in iTunes but do not use Safely Remove Hardware as this seems for mine to stop charging!

[jonnny]

Originally posted by Watters91
I press eject in iTunes but do not use Safely Remove Hardware as this seems for mine to stop charging!

That's about what you should do to keep it charging. You can eject your iPod in iTunes, but using Safely Remove Hardware in Windows will cut off the power to your iPod, and it'll stop charging. It's a good idea not to do that until it finishes charging (even waiting to eject your iPod using iTunes is okay).