How do i make my ipod work if it says that it is drawing too much power when i plug it in my computer?

I plugged my ipod in before bed an used it and was working fine then i went to go use it and it wouldn't turn on or no sign nothing. So I went to plug it in to my computer and it said that my USB port is drawing too much power and that is disabled... How do i get my ipod to work again...??

- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar      
If within warranty Apple will exchange it at no cost. Otherwise the exchange cost is
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