Ipod nano 3rd generation , blank screen when attached to computer, ipod will not reset??? any help please?

Hi there,
I have just purchased a 2nd hand ipod nano 3rd gen. When I received it the screen was in working order but everything from the previous owner had been wiped. I attatched to computer and all seemed well, attached it then to itunes and at first it seemed to go ok, however screen then went blank and froze.
I am now unable to restart ipod. ipos is still being recognised by itunes so I tried to restart ipod whielst attatched to itunes to to try and put into play mode but still no joy, no apple appearing on screen.
Ipod was fully charged.
Any ideas please as I am not the most technical of people and its slowly driving me mad
Kind Regards
Lindsey

How did you try and reset the iPod? To reset the iPod, first make sure the hold switch is in the Off position, then press and hold both the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together at the same time long enough for the Apple logo to appear. Don't be afraid to try this procedure more than once.
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