IPod mini in constant reset mode HELP

Ok the iPod mini will not connect to my xp laptop nor my pc using firewire nor USB. it is displaying a sad face and constantly reseting. yes i know it needs to be restored. and yes i have tried to put it in disk mode and it will not work. Whenever i plug it into power of anykind using a power adapter or through the computer it will show the apple logo as its reseting and then will show the apple iPod sad face then a couple seconds after that it will show this picture of the battery meter with one bar and the lighting bolt. Nothing will happen it will just sit there and then it will reset itself and continue the procces all over again. I have found no way to restore it or to do anything for that matter i have no idea what to do.. I need help on this issue
Thanks

Time to send it in to Apple...

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