Ipod is locked and will not be recognized by the computer.

What has happened is the LCD screen on the iPod broke in those places. Its just like breaking a computer screen it doesn't break all of it just parts of it. Here is how to fix it but it will cost a few bucks.
This is the screen for the iPod Video http://cgi.ebay.com/Replacement-LCD-Screen-iPod-Video-5G-30GB-60GB-80GB-/370500258424?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item5643894a78#ht_2329wt_1139
This is how to take apart the iPod and replace the screen. http://www.ipodhowtovideo.com/video/videolcdreplacement.html

I assume the unlocking your ipod is the combination that locks the screen and not the little white tab on the top of the iPod. By plugging the iPod into itunes it should unlock it. By restoring your iPod you erase the lock but also your music. If may stay unlocked when you remove it from the computer. Good luck.

Install the drivers for your ipod specified. Try changing the USB cord as next solution.
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Connect your iPod to the primary computer you use it with (the first one iPod synced with), and open iTunes. When you disconnect iPod from the computer, it will no longer be locked. If you can't unlock iPod using either [the code or connecting it to the computer you use to manage its songs]. . . you can restore your iPod to factory settings using iPod Updater. Please note that this will erase all data on your iPod. Afterwards, you can add your music and data back to your iPod. If you want to change the primary computer that your iPod is associated with, do this: 1. Restore your iPod. Warning: The restore process cannot be undone. All of your songs and files will be deleted. Always make a backup of your important data. 2. Connect your iPod to the computer that you want to be the primary computer. 3. Open iTunes and synchronize.----------------------------

ipod 30gb , serial No:8k72957hv9m model No:a1136, emc No:2005

just restore your ipod to factory default. Then just change your password or your security code, what ever you call it!

just plug it back into your computer and start itunes. it will automatically unlock it and let you change or disable the lock

plug in ur ipod to the computer then go to the start menu then go to control panel.then click on apperance, after that u should see alot of options but u need to click on the option that says folder options. then the window that pops up from that there will be tabs at the top u need to click on the one that says view. then go down to where it says hidden files and folders and click on the one that says that u want to show them. then click apply at the bottom corner. then go into my computer and click on the ipod icon then there shouuld be a folder that says locked folder click on it then in the next window just rename the files as _unlocked then u should be able to disconnect your ipod and be able to jam out.... it worked for my 120 gb ipod

Slide the hold switch to unhold (not showing orange),or plug it into your computer then slide the switch