Ipod not charging or syncing

My ipod touch 3rd gen 8gb is not charging or syncing to itunes. ALL i get is a red battery when I plug it in and then the apple sign, but never charges or syncs. What can I do and what is wrong with this? thank you

You can try a different cord and see if there's an issue with that. But if you replicate it with a different cord then y ou may be having battery issues iwth your iPod. If you're within the first year's warranty you can take it into our local apple store and have them take a look at it.

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- Make an appointment at the Genus Bar of an Apple store.
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