IPod mini - restore problem

I recently downloaded the latest iPod software from the Apple site in order to restore my mini Ipod. Everything was going ok until I got to the part where the picture of the power adapter appears on the screen.
I have tried plugging the ipod into the power adapter but the power adapter icon remains on the screen. I even left it connected to the charger overnight and it was still there in the morning.
Whether it's in disk mode or normal mode, my PC does not now react at all when it is plugged into the USB port - the picture of the power adapter still remains.
I have tried restarting both the iPod and the PC but without any joy. I can't find anything on the net or in these discussions about this so if anyone can suggest how I can sort this out it would make me very happy indeed.
Cheers

Are you connecting to a USB power adaptor, or a Firewire power adaptor?
Whichever you're connecting to, is it possible for you to get ahold of the opposite & give it a try?
Cheers!
-Bryan

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iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Back" and "Select"
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Your iPod warranty is expired
You don’t want to pay any service charges
You are prepared to buy a new one
You can’t accept the re-sell value of your broken iPod
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2438774#2438774
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