Ipod mini won't connect to my computer

I've tried plugging my mini into my computer, and when I do nothing happens. The computer doesn't even respond to it being there. If i restart the iPod while it is plugged in, it will start to charge, but will not communicate with the computer, (sync itself, be found under itunes, etc.) I can't restore it, because it won't connect to itunes. Every once in a while it will work properly, but those times are random. Please help!

Have you had a chance to look at these troubleshooting pages? They may be of some help:
iPod missing in My Computer and in iTunes
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
If you are using a laptop, this page might help: iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB

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My 3rd Generation iPod nano won't connect to the computer at all. Therefore it has no battery for me too be able to reset or try to do anything with it.
I've only been advised to make sure that i have the most recent version of iTunes?
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Try uninstalling the drivers,
Plug in your iPod
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Windows should automatically start installing them again
if nothing pops up then right click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers
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click on the change button
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click ok
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Thanks for your help
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Then, put your iPod into Disk Mode, and follow these steps:
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Assign your iPod the letter "M" "N", "O" or the like (further along in the alphabet).
For more details, see this article:
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