Stupid electronic devices

So a couple days ago my Zune decided to not work unless it was plugged in and now I can't listen to all my music which isn't that bad. The bad part is that I can't get it to work so I can transfer all my music to my computer so I can put it in another device. Why after 3 years of the device taking some pretty hard smacking and going thru some other hardships it just decides to kick the bucket??!! Come on! I really hope I can get it to transfer the music or try to get a new battery(if that's the problem) soon cuz I seriously need my music...
If anyone has a zune or ipod for sale tell me please.