i found an ipod and when i plug it into my laptop nothing happens.?

maybe it's a sign to try and return it!

lucky people.if it turns on restore its under settings to factory settings it should erase the info in it.download the latest version of itunes and try it. If it doesn't turn ok hold the hold button and menu and wait until the apple icon comes up and let go of hold only wait til iTunes icon appears plug into computer.that should work.good luck.check apple.com on how to restart the iPod my iPod touch may be using a different step but other than that of should work

replace to the latest version of iTunes. Plug the gadget right now right into a intense-capability USB 2.0 port on the laptop. If conceivable, use a USB port in the back of the laptop. stay away from plugging the gadget right into a keyboard, reveal, or standalone hub. The USB ports on those upload-ons could be low-capability or basically supply USB a million.x connections. in case you're employing an adjunct, do away with the gadget from the dock and connect it to the laptop employing basically the Apple USB to Dock Connector cable.in case you have get admission to to further Apple USB to Dock Connector cables, attempt sorting out with yet another if the 1st one would not artwork. Restart your laptop and gadget. To restart your gadget: carry the capability button till "slide to capability off" looks. Slide to capability off your gadget. whilst that's off, press the Sleep/Wake button to instruct it back on. Disconnect all USB contraptions out of your laptop, different than on your keyboard and mouse. Then reconnect the iOS gadget. If the concern is resolved, reconnect different USB contraptions, sorting out after each connection. sturdy success

You probably need to download a newer version of itunes. You shouldn't have to though. Also, make sure it works, if it doesn't then that's why.

first off he should really turn it in to lost and found

but if your being devious about it... you might want to reboot the ipod.

hold down enter and menu for thirty seconds

or if that wont work look up the ipod version and figure out how to reboot it.

you need the software for downloading and uploading songs/videos/ect onto your ipod. any apple store should be able to provide you with the software you need.

you have to update your itunes and then something will happen

Maybe its just broken--hence it was laying around

return it. really someone might get in big trouble if they can't find it.

k she wasn't asking your advice, she asked a question do you or do you not no how to help her?