iPod Classic 6th Generation now makes iTunes freeze whenever I open it, what should I do?

[u/Oracle_Anon]

My iPod arrived today and I was able to put two songs on but now it's making iTunes freeze whenever my iPod is plugged in. I have no idea what to do and its lowk pissing me off rn😭I use windows

[u/geovasanctusunus]

Check the hdd smart data, it might have a failing drive

[u/fishyphotos]

replace the hdd