HT1174 my ipod wont work and wont turn on or connect to computer its just like the whole device has been totally erased what do i do?

okay so yesterday i tried doing something to my ipod now it wont turn on or connect to the computer and its like the whole software on it is totally erased and its 4 years old and has one chip in it and a broken home button what can i do? or how can i fix this? is it cheaper to just go buy a brand new ipod?

Try:                                               
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on           
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable                                                       
- Try on another computer                                                       
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

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