IPod Mini need help!

Hello everybody!
Lately, I have been having trouble with my pink iPod Mini (1st generation). I was updating my iPod Mini with the latest restore, and it completed, and required me to plug the ipod into an external power charger. I was not at home, and I did not have the charger at that time. I waited until I got home, and I plugged it into the external charger, I unplugged it about 45 minutes later, and every since, all it has shown me was a folder with an exclamation point next to it.
I have tried: Resetting the iPod, Restoring the iPod, Uninstalling the iPod Software and iTunes, and then reinstalling those programs. Plugging the iPod into an external power source, using different USB Port, restarting the computer, and Diagnostic Mode.
I was planning on sending it to Apple for repair, but it is not under warranty, and it might just go back to eBay where it came from if I can't get it working.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
tvaughn05
Custom Built Computer   Windows 2000   I have another computer with Windows XP Home Edition installed.

Ipod displays folder with an exclamation point. I had the same proble with you before, but my iPod is 3rd generation. Fortunately, when my iPod was acting up it still under warranty so Apple changed my iPod to brand new one. It's your choice to either send it to Apple for service or sell in eBay. Anyways, I don't trust eBay in terms of electronics.

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