Dropped ipod - is now dead

I am pretty sure i need to just buy a new one, but in case it can be saved thought i'd ask. I have a 40GB ipod, one of the old ones. It was dropped on the pavement and broke in 2. A piece of rubber came out of it and when it was put back together won't turn on but makes a grinding noise.
Is this fixable to send in to Apple? Or pretty much done?

It's done for, & this kind of damage will not be covered by Apple. You would have to pay for the repairs.

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