Ipod Classic 3Rd Gen Only Recognized Over Usb Not Over Firewire Ipod 3Rd Generation

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I have an iPod classic 3rd gen that I have in disk mode that I need to restore to get working again, but iTunes and disk utility only recognize the ipod when i plug it in with USB, and It says connect to firewire to restore, which i cant do as stated above. Also, when I format it over usb in disk utility and then click update, it says plug into wall charger to complete update, but when i plug it in, nothing happens. Help! macbook pro 2009 - osx mavericks im using an elago fw 400-800 adapter the iPod goes into disk mode when connected (fw and usb) i tried on a computer with nativs fw400 and same thing..

Edit: I got it working!!! It’s this simple: Install windows XP onto old pc Get my MacBook Format usb drive to fat Put iPod updater software on it Plug into windows xp pc Move installer onto desktop Open installer Plug iPod in with USB??? Even though it said FireWire!?? Restore iPod Plug iPod into power brick Put it out of disk mode It will restore and update

This took so long to get working but thank you for your replies!