Ipod 4th gen black screened and computer wont recognize it!

Hi, I have an iPod nano 4th gen and one day it just went black screen and te computer no longer recognizes it when it is plugged. I have tried flipping the hold switch and holding the menu and center button. neither has done anything. Please help!

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