2nd Generation Ipod Nano won't turn on

I have a 2nd generation ipod nano and it won't turn on. It worked fine around 5pm and at 11pm it wouldn't turn on. I tried to charge it but it still didn't turn on. I plugged it into itunes and it still didn't turn on. What's wrong with it and how do I fix it?

laurenfrombrenham wrote:
I tried to charge it but it still didn't turn on.
Did it charge?
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