Black Screen On iPod Touch When Trying To Restore

Hi,
I was trying to add some purchases to my iPod tonight from my computer to my iPod Touch 4 Gen. I plugged my iPod in as normal and when iTunes opened, it asked me if I'd like to update some software. I got most of the way through this when it told me that it couldn't update because it had encountered an error. So I unplugged my iPod and as soon as I did that, the 'connect to iTunes' screen came up. So I did reconnect the USB but the screen wouldn't disappear and iTunes wouldn't recognise my iPod.
So I Googled the possible causes and solutions and it turns out that a lot of people have had the same problems ith the recent update and most suggested that those with the problem should try to get it into restore mode by holding down both the home and sleep button to turn it off, then disconnecting and reconnecting the device and then restoring it via iTunes. I tried the first step of this, but once I had let go of the buttons after the ten seconds, the screen was still black and now it won't do anything. Although Itunes still won't recognise my iPod, my computer is still making the noise as if it is connecting and it makes the disconnect noise when I remove the charger. But still not a flicker from the screen.
I'm not brilliant with computers and so any solutions I have found online have been too complicated for me to follow. But I'm terrified that my iPod is now broken and I need to fix it a.s.a.p.
Please help folks!!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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