Hard reset is the only way to turn it on, stuck on repair loop. Tried everything. Tips?

I'm going to be as descriptive as possible, in a hope to actually pinpoint an issue.
Not too long ago, my "Lock" function starting acting wonky. It'd lock itself while "Unlocked", and vise versa. This happened for a few days, while all other functions (including connectivity to iTunes and my computer. Then the ipod went black overnight. I tried to hard-reset, and it left the Apple logo on my screen for several minutes before going black again. I locked, unlocked, and according to other reports on this Support page, attempted to Hard Reset, and then try to go into Disk and/or Diagnostic mode. Neither of which worked. I then read that perhaps Hard Resetting, and then immediately plugging in to a computer might for some reason work - it didn't. The device is recognized by my computer, most of the time, but not by iTunes - unless it's asking me to attempt to Recover, which only stops 8/10ths of the way through and asks again to remain connected for recovery. I've connected to different computers, I've connected with different cords, I've tried every USB port in a ten block radius - no luck.
One day, I read that perhaps changing the default drive (C:, E;, Q;, et cetera) might assist in my issues. I had gotten Disk mode to function, and only made sure to put music onto the ipod that I was sure I actually purchased from Apple. I had music for one day, and that night it stopped functioning again.
At this point, it's a paper weight. I can get it to the Apple logo. If I leave it at the Apple logo long enough, it will prompt me with, "Please Plug This Device in for Restoration" - which is moot, as restoration never finishes and I'm S.O.L.
If I Hard Reset, get it to the Apple Logo, then charge it - afer awhile it reverts to the black and white "Do Not Disconnect" with the circle and line, but stays that way for eternity. I've tried Hard Resetting from there, nothing. I've tried Diagnostic Mode and Disk Mode, nothing. I've left it charging all day and night, nothing.
Right now, my last resort is seeming to bring it to the store - but the Warranty being expired, and $30 just for technical support, I'm not willing to go that far for someone to tell me THEY don't know how to fix it, or that it would cost too much to fix it.
Has anyone had any similar problems, and have had them resolved? Any other suggestions on how to get this beast functioning again?
Much love,
Llama

TheGreatestLlama wrote:
. I've tried Diagnostic Mode and .....
If you have done the iPod Disk Diagnostic, it would help in troubleshooting, if you can share with us the report.
How big are the error numbers, for realloc, pending, startstop, temperatures ...etc

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