Firmware error. stuck in Disk mode.

I tried connecting my IPOD to my computer to put in more songs. i got a message that stated i needed to reformat my ipod. k fine, i tried to "restore" it and it said "Firmware updating error. Disk write error". Now my IPOD won't get out of disk mode. Resetting doesn't work, it keeps giving me the folder and !. i can't use my ipod at all! please help.

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See if it helps
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301267

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