1st Generation Ipod Shuffle Issues

My Ipod Shuffle 1st Gen. (The White GumStick)
Is not being recognized by itunes or even my computer.
When i plug it into my usb ports on my MacBook Pro. Nothing happens
Ive tried both Usb ports...
The battery power is low, but it still should recognize that it is plugged in.
Any help or suggestions?

yeah. my iPod Shuffle (1st gen) stopped being recognised first by iTunes and then by my computer (I am using a PC). I have done the 5 r's and used the shuffle reset utility but i had to do that on another pc because my computer now crashes every time i even plug the iPod in. I have reformatted it in DOS and reinstalled iTunes with the CD I received with my iPod and reinstalled the iPod driver but still to no avail. Now my PC says when i plug it in that it is a "Player Recovery Device Class" and that any port I plug it into is a low-powered port. But to check that my PC has not damaged the USB ports I tried my camera video camera which only works through high-powered USB2 and that worked...
The iPod now has no lights on it and only when I turn it on or press the battery check button, a very VERY dim orange light comes on for around 3 seconds then disappears. ???????? I CAN'T DO ANYTHING! And i really need it for my art exam on monday - we have 2 days solid of no talking whilst doing our art final piece and i need my iPod to listen to to stop me going insane...
HELP ME!

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