IPhone 3GS not powering up || Usual remedies not working

My iPhone 3GS is not powering up.
I had it connected to the wall charger and direclty with the computer for a few days and still it won't start.
I tried pressing the power and home buttons together a number of times but it would not start.
The phone is not being detected in iTunes.
I have tried with the original charger as well as my iPad 3 charger and its not working. 
Its not a problem with the cable as the iPad and iPhone 5C are charging on the same cables.
Any ideas will be highly appreciated.
The phone was recently unlocked by AT&T after completing the 2 years contract. The same was confimed by the AT&T Store associate.

If it won't turn on, even after being plugged into a wall outlet for several hours, you most likely have a hardware failure. If under warranty, make an appointment at an Apple store. If out of warranty, Apple has an out of warranty replacement program, the cost is US $199.

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