Charging issue - other ideas before I send it back?

I was given an 80GB iPod Video for my birthday last October. Since then, I've used my iPod on numerous occasions, although not on a daily basis. My iPod still seems pretty new to me, and I hate the thought that the battery is shot but I have no reason to believe otherwise.
*Here's the scoop:*
Recently, I left my iPod on its dock overnight as I listened to music and charged it. The next morning I removed it from the dock and it was dead within seconds. I have tried charging it numerous times since then and it won't hold a charge to save my life.
Each time I pull it off the wall charger it shows a full-battery logo but upon attempting to play one song, it flashes a message about not having enough battery and then dies. When I pull it off the USB it simply dies immediately.
I have tried different USB cables and I have tried different wall chargers, but to no avail. I've read through posts, surfed apple.com's FAQ and forums, and troubleshooted (using the 5 R's recommendation).
I'm currently staring at my struggling iPod as it tries its hardest to gain a charge while connected to the computer...and I'm also gawking at the AppleCare Repair Service package they've sent me to return it to them in.
I'm fully prepared to send it back to the company but my concern is maybe I've overlooked another option? Apple sent me a confirmation email after I submitted a service request form and in it they explained that a fee may be assessed if they find my iPod is not in need of replacing, but only needs servicing. I'd like to avoid this if there is something I can do for it myself (even though I highly doubt it).
I just once again toggled the Hold switch and followed through by holding the Menu and select button at the same time. It lit up with the Apple logo and then faded out. I've watched it light up with the Apple logo a few times since then and each time it fades away and returns to the "Please wait. Very low battery." logo with the animated spinning symbol below it. Meanwhile, I can only do this while it is connected to the computer or I can't do it at all as, well...it dies.
I am succumbing to the fact that I need to send it in, but this is where I turn to you for any last minute ideas before I ship this baby back.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome. Thanks for your input and your time.

So I figured...
I just wanted to see if there was anything else I could possibly try before I sent it off as Apple seems pretty stringent on their policies.
I have scheduled a pick-up with DHL this afternoon, so it's pretty much a done deal and it's going back.
Thanks.

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