Iphone 3g won't sync, but sees power when plugged in.

Iphone 3g, running 2.1 - will not sync. Have tried three computers, three cables, include my PBook 15, fully current - that works fine with my phone and has also sync'ed with this phone in the past. Also, tried Windows XP, and Windows Vista-64 - which had worked in the past too. When plugged in - the phone starts charging but no itunes recognition on any of the systems. DFU mode - nothing. Resets, nothing. Complete reinstalls of itunes - nothing. Seems like this is an actual, real life, hardware problem in this phone unless there is another magic reset. I've examined the connector under high magnification - seems to be undamaged and clean.
Any ideas? About to move on to Applecare.
tnx
mgg
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
TOSHIBA Satellite M105
iTunes 8.2.0.23
QuickTime 7.6.2
FairPlay 1.4.10
iPod Updater Library 8.1d19
CD Driver 2.1.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.5.1.3
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.29.0.0
Bonjour 1.0.6.2
iTunes Serial Number <serial number deleted>
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2009-06-11 16:06:24.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 8.2.0.23 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 8.2.0.23 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8.
Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9.
Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA.
Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB.
Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC.
Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is
working properly.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
iPhone 3G running firmware version 2.1
Serial Number: <serial number deleted>
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
No iPhone or iPod found.

geesh, this was so long ago, I don't remember how I got around it - full reset or something.

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