IPod isn't recognized by Computers

This just started happening the day earlier. When I plugged in my iPod onto my computer, it was completely out of power. When it was plugged in, instead of the usual "Do not Disconnect" screen, with the stop symbol, it instead turned the main menu gray, with the top right icon flashing green, with a black streak in the middle. I assumed it was alright, so I left it for nearly 3 hours. When I came back, it was not charged whatsoever, and the battery icon was still flashing green. I unplugged it, restarted it, and plugged it back in, but there was no change whatsoever. In addition, it does not show up as a drive on the computer, nor does is it recognized by iTunes. I updated iTunes as well, but there was so improvement. It also did not show up as connected to the computer.
Is there anyway for this problem to be fixed, or must I get a replacement iPod?
For the spec information on the iPod, it is nearly 2 years old, Blue 2nd Generation iPod, 4GB, 1.7GB of capacity still left over.
If there are any solutions to this problem, or if there is a troubleshooting method, then that is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Strike1333

I have a similar problem. I have a 2nd generation Nano. No problems with it. Today my GF connected her 4th gen nano to my computer on a separate administrative account. (Her PC crashed). We authorized my PC to recognize her nano. Apparently, she downloaded an upgraded version of iTunes in order to set up itunes for her nano.
We can sync ok, however, when we click on "My Computer", neither iPod will show up as a USB connected device on the list of devices, files, etc for my computer.
Did Apple add some programming that keeps the iPod hidden from view in order to prevent uploading songs from the ipod to one's computer unless the songs were originally purchased from iTunes? The reason I ask that is that there are several songs on my GF's nano that were on her old computer, but, they won't sync from her nano to her new iTunes account on my computer because they weren't originally purchased from iTunes.

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