Something happens. Computer doesnt even detect it. I tried the Ipod restore but wont see my Ipod.It can't find its operating system. What happens when you plug it into a computer with iTunes installed?
I tired replacing the hard drive, and also tried with a cf card,and getting the same error.Sounds like a bad HDD. Disk repair may help, but my bet is the drive is dead. You can replace it pretty easily and inexpensively, though. You can actually use a regular old CF flash memory card of most any size in there if you want. There's been people who have done this, at least, and many have had success. There's some people who have reported that it didn't work for them, so YMMV. A Google search will give you some more information on how to do this. Good luck!