First gen ipad stuck in recovery mode with error 28

I have a first generation ipad that is stuck in recovery mode (just shows the itunes logo all the time).  I have tried putting it in dfu mode and restoring it from itunes.  It gets to the point where the computer reboots the ipad and says that it is beginning the restore, but the progress bar never fills up on the ipad and I get an error 28.  It charges and docks fine.  The battery holds a charge for a long time.  The water indicator is still white.  I don't see any visible damage anywhere on the ipad.
I have checked the firewalls on my computer and tested the cable.  Both are fine.  I have also tried using another computer, but I get the same results.
Could it be a bad dock connector even though it charges and is recognized successfully by itunes?  One of the support forums said that error 28 was a hardware issue, but is there any way to tell what is bad without having to take it in to Apple?  It would cost too much to have it serviced, with it being a first generation, so I was hoping that someone out there had some ideas that could help me save it and not have to sell it for parts.

A simple search of the forum for "error 28" yields may results, one being...
Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 37
These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error28

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