5th Gen ipod won't turn on

My ipod will not turn on, nor be recogized by my mac.
I have tried restarting the ipod, plugging it in to my computer, plugign it into the wall, and nothing happens.
And yes, the hold switch is off
I don't want to to send it away, so please let me know of any other options (not includding the 5R's, as they don't work either)
-Adam

you did a reset?
do a reset.. PUSH AND HOLD the middle button and the menu button AT THE SAME TIME for 10 seconds.. this may take a few trys and it works best if hooked to power..

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