Help! Ipod touch behaving very strangely

Ok so basically I was using my Ipod a few days ago and it was fine, no problems at all, I leave it for a few hours come back and it's not working. It's not switching on or off, I've tried resetting it by holding the home and sleep button, but no response. I've tried restoring it with my laptop, but again no response, only the apple logo keeps flashing on then off every few seconds. Anyone got any ideas? This has never happened before btw, any help would be appreciated!

Try here:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
If not usccessful and the iPod screen continues to cycle on and of, on and off then let the battery fully drain. After charging for at least an hour try the article again if you are getting a different screen response. If same screen response then time for an appointment at the Genious Bar of an Apple store.

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