1stGen 4GB nano - Won't restore!

When I powered it up this morning to re-charge it I'm getting a blank screen with "Use iTunes to restore" (repeated in other languages)
when I plugged it into iTunes it goes into a cycle, the warning flashes - then the apple logo - then it goes blank before cycling round again.
I found out how to get into Diagnostic setting and have found that the "HD Info" is blank apart from "Model Number: " that's it.
any help or advice most welcome!

Hi BlueFoxLeics,
Have you tried these five iPod troubleshooting steps?
The Five Rs
If that doesn't help, then you could try forcing your iPod into disk mode, by following the instructions in this Knowledge Base article:
Putting iPod into disk mode
With the iPod in disk mode, try connecting it to your computer and restore it in iTunes. Our main goal here would be to try to get your iPod restored in iTunes.
Is your iPod recognized when you try connecting it to your computer, or not?
You could also try letting your iPod's battery drain down fully. Then, when it reaches the "Low battery" screen (or simply dies on battery), let it recharge through a power source (preferrably a wall charger) for about 4 hours.
Any success with your iPod if can restore it in iTunes?
-Kylene

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