I think this ipod is dead.

First, let me say I have done everything that the support website has told me to do.
Restarted the ipod, retried with a different USB, restarted the computer, reinstalled updater software.
However, when I plug the ipod in, nothing happens. I hear that it connects, then disconnects and the updater program says "can't mount ipod." Or "plug in an ipod to update it."
When not plugged into the computer, we have only an apple icon which after about 30 seconds turns into a folder with an exclamation point. Leading me again to the 5 r's, which I cannot complete. When I plug it in to charge in the electrical outlet, it does not respond.
Is there something that can be done?!
Please, for the love of ipod, help!
mp102

this isn't a technical answer, but it might help!
The same thing has happened to me several times now. The first time it did, I spent hours in front of my PC trying to get it to recognise my ipod. A friend suggested that I try giving my ipod a gentle tap on its side (using the side of a table or something). I didn't hold up much hope, but since I was so fed-up, I thought i'd give it a try. To my surprise, my ipod started up straight away.
I don't think this is a long-term solution, but at least it means that your PC/Mac will recognise the ipod so you can restore it.
PC Windows XP
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Hello all
First of all, I would just like to say I am new to Apple and the discussion forums so hello to all!
Unfortunately, my main reason for joining isn't a positive one. I have received an 1st gen 8gb ipod touch from an upgrade offer with a mobile phone network (UK). After a long wait and several complaints to them, they finally sent me the ipod. However, I think the device is dead on arrival.
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I went to an Apple store, where a kind member of staff attempted to get me started with the device only to encounter the same problem. He pointed out to me that on the same page as the "restore" button in iTunes, the ipod information does not state the device capacity and other information which he found wierd. Could this be clue to whats going on?
The mobile phone network don't want anything to do with my problem as it was a promotional offer, also they no longer have stock of the device and the new ipod is out now. They insist I should take up my problem with apple.
Has anyone had experience with this? Maybe there is someone out there who has also had a doa device. Any advice is much appreciated. What are my options? Am I able to have this device repaired or replaced?
Many thanks in advance
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Typical phone service.
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