How do you "unfreeze" an ipod?

My computer has crashed and I was trying to transfer my Nano tunes to my new laptop. Well I erased all 225 purchased tunes from my Nano. Is there a way I redeem them from Apple? They must have a record. someone? I want to cry....

Nuke for 30 seconds on "thaw", rotate 1/4 turn and repeat ;~) Sorry, sometimes I can't control myself. Actually these hints are helpful as their tendency to freeze up is totally annoying and, IMO, incredibly disappointing in a standard-setting product.

Swampwalker, sorry you've had bad experiences with yours but I've had four iPods and have never had any of them freeze up even once. They've been far more reliable than any of the PC's I've owned.

hey Warren dry your weary eyes my friend, I sent this to you but here it is if anyone wants to know.....
http://music.netscape.com/story/2006/09/14/apple-gave-me-back-all-my-lost-music-free-of-charge

I tried all the little hints and things listed above....but I can't get it to unfreeze...I just got it today so it's not old...and when it says I've downloaded stuff on my library it doesnt show up on my nano...i dont know whats up...can someone help me?