IPod Classic will not turn on, refuses to go into disk mode.

Question

Hello Apple Community.
Last night I went out to a party, and while I was asleep, some questionable so-and-so poured alcohol on me, and this alcohol got all over my pants, and subsequently, the iPod.
I am using a 160GB White iPod Classic, and I have never had this problem with it before.
When i attempt to turn it on, I am shown the Apple logo for a moment, then a big red X with a circle telling me to come here.
I tried the steps for fixing the (X), but I can't even put it into disk mode.
The iPod makes an uncomfortable groaning noise, with some occassional clicking when I turn it on, and my younger brother in his infinite wisdom thought smacking it would be a good idea, especially since I told him that would not help in the least.
It hasn't made the noise again, but it still won't work or go into disk mode.
My question is in 2 parts;
1.) Is there any way I myself can fix my iPod? (i.e. Hair-drying it, formatting it etc.)
2.) If not, will Apple replace the hard drive inside, or the iPod itself in it for free?*
*The iPod was given to me as a gift Xmas 2011, purchased in August of 2011.
The site says it is still under warranty, but I want to know if this moron's action have voided that.
I have all the original packaging (and accessories), minus the receipt.
One last note; My care for the files on the ipod is literally zero, I have them all on my PC and don't care if they get erased, as long as I can fix this darned device.
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

There is nothing, I can suggest except for what your brother did, which doesn't work.
Do bring it in to Apple Store and let them have a look, no harm in trying.
Good Luck!