Dead ipod 4th gen

I have a ipod classic 4th gen with 20gb and it has stopped working. I reset it when I first got it and put my songs on it and it worked fine. I let is set for a few months while I tried to find a new ipod cable for my car. When I tried to use it, with ear buds, it didn't turn on so I thought it may be dead even though it had a full battery when I shelved it. It has been plugged into a wall charger for about 45 minutes now and it still doesn't work. I have looked at a few other discussions and
1 menu + select doesn't work, ipod is completely dead (fancy paper weight)
2 my macbook 10.6.8 with itunes 10.6.1 doesn't to recognise my ipod, it doesn't even show up as being plugged in
I get no exclamation points or sad faces just the black and white screen, off. It absolutely will not turn on. I have yet to try the drop on floor method, especial since that is how I lost my last Ipod(poor ipod mini, I miss you). I also am not as technically inclined as some so I will also not be taking my ipod apart. I have aslo not dropped this ipod since I have owned it, looks like it was dropped maybe once before I got it.
I really don't want to drive 45 miles to the nearest offical Apple store...
Thanks for any help.

Mine is dead too. I have 80GB Clasic. A few weeks ago, the LCD screen stopped working, and when i went into settings..with the help of a flashlight, the backlight in settings had nothing next to it like the other featueres had. Then I plugged into the computer and I barely saw LOW BATTERY.
So I left it in thinking that is charging, but after several hours, it just had a blanl black window. I jiggled the power switch back and fouth and left it on OFF. I first tried to reset using the Center and Menu button, and held it for 6-15 secs...NADA, Then I did the same jiggling, and this time I tried the bottom Pause and center button (as a genius at apple phone support told me to try, and it worked. This was after I went to the genius apple store, three years ago, he told me it was FRIED. I was ****** after spending 400.00 on this 80GB.
Now.Nothing at all. Just Black screen. BUT, weirdly enough,afrter thinking the LCD screen went black and no useful, I did see the light on the LCD screen splashed a Apple website...WHAT? How did that happen? I tried differnt apple cables, JBL soundstage, my computer, and itunes, it also never showed up in devices.
I'll think twice before i ever get another apple ANYTHING. made in china.....well well well. Does not surprise me AT ALL! So I guess this goes to recycle. heck if i'm going to give this back to apple and get a smaller reburbished ipod, only to that to go out too. I'd rather toss it in the trash.

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- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory defaults/new iPod.
However, ou may have a hardware problem like a dead battery and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store may be in order.

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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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The Nike app you can download/install
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Try on another computer to help determine if iPod or computer problem.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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Photos
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(When you replaced the Hardisk, you should also replace the battery.)
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