If it syncs I'd go get an iPod charger. These are too cheap compared to what we would spend fixing a laptop. Example at http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=CT29&cat=MP3
I was able to charge my iPod Shuffle. When I plug in the iPod it opens up in iTunes but it doesn't charge. Could it be a power problem? Does the power supply provide power to the ports? Or how does it work?
Thanks in advance.

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