HELP! I think my iPod died!

So I went and installed the new firmware, as iTunes prompted. When it told me to plug it into a power source I did that and all was fine until it started to refresh. I wait about 15 minutes and the bar had not moved AT ALL, so I (rather foolishly, I might add) decided to do a hard reset (menu and center button).
Now my iPod won't even turn on. The screen remains blank, plugged into my computer, a wall outlet, or unplugged completely.
Help?

You may need to reset it. Put the hold switch to the OFF/White position. Now toggle it ON/orange then back off again. Then press and hold both the MENU and center buttons on the iPod and hold them for a good 15 seconds or so. Your iPod should reboot starting with the Apple Logo screen.
If it doesn't work the first time, give it a second or third go. Sometimes it takes a few/several tries.
See this thread as an example of what I mean by needing to try it many times...
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5065208
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
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