Ipod nano 3rd generation doesn't play music and doesn't synchronize with itunes

I have a ipod nano 3rd generation ( 8 GB) and it suddenly stopped playing music. The ipod doesn't  play music even if I choose another song and the ipod doesn't synchronize with itunes anymore. I did a reset of the ipod and I installed itunes new but the synchronization doesn't works.

Get a flashlight and make sure there is no obstruction/dirt/debris in the Nano headphone jack. Be sure you plug the headphones all the way in, the plastic on the headset jack should be flush with the body of the Nano.

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    Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion 17 Notebook PC
    iTunes 11.3.1.2
    QuickTime 7.7.5
    FairPlay 2.6.15
    Apple Application Support 3.0.6
    iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
    CD Driver 2.2.3.0
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    Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
    Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
    iTunes Serial Number xxxxxx
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    **** External Plug-ins Information ****
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