Ipod can't charge?

Hi, i replaced the battery on a 3rd gen ipod. Then I tried to charge it, but it wouldnt. So I tried to run the updater and now when I turn it on, I get a little icon of the dock connector plug. Right now I have it connected to the wall adapter but theres nothing on the screen. Is it charging? Any suggestions? Thanks.

can you force it to disk mode? by pressing play pause and menu for about 10 secs. If you can the battery icon will show and at least youl know if its charging.
got a friend with another adapter in case its faulty? An adapter is usually the only way around that icon .that i know of anyway

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Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Bring the wall charger
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
If you have a three-year warrany it is not from Apple. The standare Apple warrantyis 1 year and y can purchas an extended warranty that give y a total of two years. You can check your Apple warranty coverage hee:
Check Your Service and Support Coverage

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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
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