IPod not being recognized by iTunes or My Computer

When I plug my iPod into my computer, it begins to charge, but iTunes doesn't recognize it and neither does My Computer.
I have tried it on multiple computers and multiple USB cords, all with the same result. Also, when someone else plugged their iPod nano into it, the computer recognized it fine. Thus, I know the problem is with my iPod. I tried the only 4 of the 5 R's that I could try, with no result. I have also tried authorizing my computer and resetting the settings on my iPod. Again, there was no result.
Any suggestions?
5th generation 30GB iPod w/video   Windows XP   iTunes version - 7.0

Try forcing it into disk mode (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651) then try to Restore it in iTunes.

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