Ever time I plug in my iPod it starts flashing, how do I fix it?

Okay, so I have a second gen. iPod touch, and it just died, and I went to go plug it in, and it now flashes at me. Like the start up is just repeating. I have numerous problems with it, but I can live with those. (The button to turn it on and off doesn't work, and the side volume doesnt work.) So, any help and advice would be very helpful!  Much thanks!!
P.S. I would rather not pay to get it fixed at the Apple Store.. So, anything that's free would be awesome!

- You can try resetting the iPod to see if that will allow you to restore the iPod via iTunes.
Reset iPod touch:  Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- You can also see if placing the iPod in recovery mode will allow you to restore the iPod.  For recovery mode see:'
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
However, both require use of the Power button so they may not work.  You can always make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.  It is free except for your time.

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