HELP!! my ipod doesn't know it's connected

I have a 2nd generation ipod nano 8gb. I have purchased new songs, and when i plug it into my computer Windows nor iTunes says its there. When you plug the cable into the iPod it shows the charging symbol on the home screen for a second or two, then goes to normal. Its like the iPod is trying to connect but cant. Please help.

The following links may be of help to you:
[iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716]
[iPod missing in My Computer or in iTunes for Windows|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711]
[iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136]
If you are using a laptop, then try these pages:
[iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301343]
[iPod not recognized correctly on Toshiba laptop|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300836]
[iPod not recognized and Windows Device Manager is empty|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302898]
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