Can't Restore Gen 1 iPod Touch - Serial Number n/a and Unknown Error 1

I had just bought a Gen 1 iPod Touch off of eBay. It is said to be fully functional and was restored to factory settings. It also appears to be in great shape (just as it was claimed to be). When I plugged it to my PC and it said, "iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes". However, every time I click "Restore iPod" it reads, "The iPod 'iPod' could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1)". So, I am not sure how to fix this problem and I need help.
I had tried all three iPod cables/cords I have just to see if there was a problem with the one that the iPod Touch came with, but I got the same results. >_<

It may be toast since te problems started after dropping it. BTW, iOS 2.2.1 is the latest free update for the 1G. The 1G can be updated to iOS 3.1 but you have to pay for that update. Have you tried the guidance here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275

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