IPod mini not working properly

I got my ipod in last years summer holidays during this years holidays my ipod started play up first of all switching off-saying i had no battery when i could clearly see its got full charge eg if i just took it off charge! Then i restored it on itunes it said that if i was having problems to do that, thats when things went really downhill it kept freezng so i restored it again and it showed a sad face ipod and a website (www.apple.com/support/ipod) so i visited there and it told me what to do however it didnt work and now my mini cant connect to my itunes or my computer, does anyone know what to do?

Here is a pretty comprehensive post about the sad iPod icon. Be aware that it's quite involved and contains some info that will almost certainly void the warranty. If your iPod is still within the warranty period, you should use that option first.
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well first off I would contact apple and see what they say.. if they will fix it, how much it could/would cost etc. If they wont help you I suggest going with a ipod repair company.. something like www.ipodmods.com or www.ipodresq.com. Get in touch with them add see again if they are willing to look at it and how much it will/could cost..
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Try Restoring the iPod with the most recent iPod Updater (version 1.4.1 I believe). To get it, click the iPod+iTunes link at the top of this screen, then scroll down on the left.
Here is a link to the 5Rs tutorials: use the drop-down menu to navgiate through the different ones.
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When i plug it in it says it does not recognize the USB.. does this mean i need a new USB cord? I don't want to waste my money on buying a new one if i don't need it.

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Unfortunately, there is no one ‘Silver Bullet’ answer for this issue. Many things can contribute to the problem. Here are various solutions that you can try to correct your problem. One should work.
First, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
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Hold down the Menu and Select buttons until you see the Apple logo (or Menu & Play/Pause in older models).
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Also try re-booting the entire computer. Especially if the PC has been operating for a long time &/or many programs have been opened and closed, repeatedly.
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You may want to look at...
Knowledge Base Document #61711 on iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes on Windows
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