Ipod blank except for the apple- won't turn on or off

My ipod touch (2nd generation) has a blank screen except fot the little apple. Won't turn on or off. I recently updated it on itunes- it worked. Now it doesn't. I tried turning it off (resetting) with the button and the slide. Still won't do anything.

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If not successful, let the battery fully drain and then charge and try again.

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