HT1459 My iPod nano (6th gen) is stuck in a loop.

I have a 6th generation iPod nano, the blue one, it has worked flawlessly up to this point and I have no idea why it has suddenly failed. It is stuck in restore/recovery mode, where it says I need to connect to itunes and restore it, but when I connect it to my computer, it goes into disk mode and fails to mount. I am running ubuntu (it had no problems mounting) but I also have a windows vm that I can use with it.
Any help is appreciated,
J.Runyan

Hi there tksunrise,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iPod nano (7th generation): Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4433
Will not turn on or screen remains dark
Connect iPod to power for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has enough charge to allow iPod to turn on.
If iPod does not turn on after ten minutes, try resetting it while it is still connected to power. Reset the iPod by holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for at least six seconds or until you see the Apple logo appear.
If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
If the screen remains dark and will not turn on, then your iPod may need service.
Issue not resolved
If the issue is still not resolved, please read this information on servicing your iPod.
-Griff W.

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