Ipod frozen on screen, won't connect to computer

My iPod touch from a few years ago is still frozen on a screen showing a USB plug going into the iTunes logo. If I plug it into the computer, a window pops up on the computer saying i must type in my passcode for it to connect, but the iPod is still on that screen. How do I fix it?

- Try placing the iPod in recovery mode and then try to restore. For recovery mode see:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
- If that does not work try placing in DFU made and then restore
.How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

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