I get USB error when connecting Ipod

[len112]

It's a first generation ipod mini , when I connect to the usb port I get this USB error message , is my ipod too old or am I doing something wrong ?

[ZACK]

Im Gunna Guess That Its Too Old Mate lol

[cyclone]

Damn I hate having to replace stuff that still works simply because its old. What is so hard about backwards compatible !