IPod Nano - unable to reset, no charge, DEAD

OK - my iPod Nano was working just fine and then the music stopped and the screen went blank.
I plugged it into the computer - no charge/no change and not recognized.
I plugged it into the wall outlet charger - no charge/no change.
I tried to reset it, but apparently I didn't because the screen is still black and it is not recognized by the computer/iTunes.
I'm thinking this guy is toast... please tell me I'm wrong!
Thanks,
Greg

Same with me gmkovich. Listened to it fine yesterday went to turn it on this morning and its dead! What is going on? We've spent a lot of money on the ipod and the songs. This isn't right. Of course I'm past the one year warranty.

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Try resetting your iPod: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430.
If that doesn't work, try restoring it: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414.
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Hello lena2290,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please follow the troubleshooting article linked to below for this issue you're having with your iPod nano.
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