Ipod Nano won't charge or show in itunes

I bought a used nano, either 1st or 2nd generation, not sure.  The usb charger that I use for iphone and ipod classic seems to work; it provides power to the nano.  But the nano will not charge (batter dead?) and it does not show in itunes.  I've gone through all the trouble-shooting steps, including putting it into disk mode, but it still will not show in itunes.  Is it just dead or is there something I can do?  I paid 50 cents at a garage sale so can't go too far wrong but it would be nice if I could get it to work.  Thanks!

Hello there, danielsomers.
The following Knowledge Base articles offer in-depth steps for troubleshooting the issues you are describing with your iPod:
iPod's battery doesn't charge
http://support.apple.com/kb/ta44551
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1363
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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