3G iPod port problem? Computer/iTunes not recognizing iPod.

Okay, I've posted a few times in regards to the problems I've been having with my iPod, but here's a brief run down.
I have a 20GB 3G iPod that's 3 years old now. The iPod plays perfectly and has no problems, accept I can't get my computer or iTunes to recognize the device when I plug it in. It will sometimes momentarily connect, but never long enough to do anything with it.
I took the iPod to an Apple store and the person assisting me wasn't able to access the device through his laptop either. He tried putting it in disk mode and tried plugging it in with both firewire and USB with no success. He said that it looks like the iPod's digital access port is broken. He said that if it was under warranty he would have just given me a new one, but as it isn't there wasn't anything else that he can do.
Now for my question. What can I do next?
1. They will give me a 10% price reduction on a new iPod when I exchange my current one.
2. Is there anywhere that can repair something like this and would it be worth it to do so? Costwise...
3. Could he be wrong?
Thanks and sorry for the long post.
CK

Hey CK,
I'm having the same problem with my 3G ipod but I've had some limited success when I plugged it into a different computer running a different version of iTunes (6 vs. 7). Dunno if that would help you since I'm not sure what the digital access port is... I know there are some DIY ipod repair kits out there..
-B

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