Help! Can't mount iPod to Mac OR PC, and neither Restore or Disk Mode work

My 5th Generation iPod is not being recognized by my Windows or iTunes whenever I try to mount it, nor is it recognized by my friend's Mac or iTunes whenever I try to mount it on his. Because I cannot get my iPod to connect to a computer, I cannot Restore it. Also, I have tried to get both computers to recognize my iPod by putting into Disk Mode, but my iPod screen only displays the "OK to Disconnect" screen (and neither computer recognizes it.)
The only idea I can think of is to Restore it without using a computer (if that is even possible.) I am open to any ideas though.
My iPod is past its warranty, so I would greatly appreciate any help, advice, or suggestions short of sending it in to Apple. Thanks in advance.

Problem solved!
I let my iPod die COMPLETELY down, and then I took it out of its protective case and plugged it into my computer, and it is syncing properly now. I don't know why fixed it (because my case may have been preventing it from plugging in completely) but everything is fine now.

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