U2 ipod question

[rickphisto]

latley, my u2 ipod has been freezing up when i change songs. the only way that i can fix it is to let the battery die and then recharge it. its the original u2 ipod and i have never had any trouble with it till last week. any suggestions on how to fix the problem?

 

[the rockin edge]

have you tried the 5 steps here? http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/

 

[rickphisto]

no i havent . ll try them now.
thanx