High screeching sound, ipod won't work

I've been having this problem with my 30GB video ipod for the last bit. It doesn't turn on and when i plug it in the screen flickers and a high pitched squeling sound starts from it. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do. I've tried all the steps that the website offers with the "5 r's" but any other feed back would be most welcome. Thanks
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