DFU mode, won't show ipod in iTunes?

iPod touch 2g has a black screen and is completely unresponsive (i have been told it may be in dfu mode). iTunes won't even recognise the iPo. If iTunes was not open before the ipod went into dfu mode it won't open untill i diconnect the ipod from my computer.

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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