IPod in perpetual reboot

for a while, in order to mount my iPod or see it in iTunes, I had needed to do the "Menu/Enter" for 6 seconds reset and then "Forward/Back" while it was booting up for my iPod to mount. Now, whenever I connect my iPod or start it up, it goes in a startup loop, gets as far as the black screen with the white apple on it (first dim, then bright), then restarts, and gives me a dim battery low message, a dim white apple, or a bright white apple. Lather, rinse, repeat until it simply shuts off from lack of battery power.
I just restored it about a month ago thinking it might help me with my mounting problems. It didn't. But it seemed to mount every time I did the "Menu/Enter" and "Forward/Back" combinations when connecting.
I've tried two different cables to connect with, but haven't had a chance to try another machine. My iTunes is up to date but it doesn't even make it as far as mounting so I don't think that's the problem.
I'm about to take it in for a tech to take a look at it, but was wondering if anyone else had any last suggestions?

Error 1604
This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, using a different dock connector to USB cable, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections. If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode,put it into Recovery Mode.
Restore and wait for the error.
When prompted, click OK.
Close and reopen iTunes while the device remains connected.
The device should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, try restoring using a known-good USB cable, computer, and network connection.

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