Computers not recognizing that my ipod is connected

Not too long ago, my ipod froze. It was left to die therefore it could be charged back to life, and the battery did die, but now it won't charge because not a single computer is recognizing that the ipod has been connected. I've tried more than one computer, (2 PC's, 1 mac - right now it's restored to a PC), i've tried more than one cable, and I've even tried to charge it in my boyfriends car ipod charger/tuner player (and his ipod works perfectly fine on it)!
The ipod turns on, so an apple is seen on the screen, but after a few minutes while it's still on the screen, it shuts itself off and says "Please Wait Very Low Battery" but I can't charge it! I'm so confused!
I'm very confused and would like to try to fix this asap!
If anyone has any idea what to do, please, I'd greatly appreciate it!

I received some help from my brother, and searched how to put the ipod in disk mode, and so far it has been charging and is showing up in my itunes!

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
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However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
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