Can't restart ipod classic.

When I plugged my iPod classic into my Mac this morning to update my newest songs, it said "Battery very low." I suppose that could be, but it would be unusual. I'm pretty religious about keeping my iPods charged.
It's been charging for a couple of hours now, but still won't restart. I can hear the drive spinning up and down ...the Apple logo flashing on for a few seconds, then goes away.
I've tried rebooting a couple of times, but I can't tell if it's actually rebooting, or just spinning off and on like it's been doing while it's charging.
I don't know what to try next.

Hi b.lindstrom,
If you are seeing the Red X on your iPod, then try putting your iPod into Disk Mode and then restore it within iTunes. If that does not work, then you will need to setup service on your iPod. The article below will have more information to help you out.
iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203170
Regards,
-Norm G.

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