Apple blinks/shuts off

I have searched the forum and didn't find the same problem i had, only similar.
my ipod doesnt power on. when i reset the ipod the apple logo comes on for 10 seconds blinks and two seconds later powers off. i can hear the ipod shut down.
I am able to get it into disk mode where my pc can read the ipod i can do everything that is normal (add songs, play songs, change settings...)
After I saw that worked, i restored it. I pluggged into the wall charger, the bar came up, it loaded. then the apple showed up then shut down, with no new results.
has anybody had this problem before with a fix? thanks for any help or advice.
steven

The power buttons seems like it is fine. The rest of your problems, ie not Restoring is a very bad sign. Make Genius reservation and take iPhone to Apple or take receipt, box and everything in it back to where you bought it.

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