IPod not recognized by computer and other problems

I have a 3rd generation iPod. When I try to charge it, a folder comes up with an exclamation mark in it. I tried to follow some of the steps on the site, but it didn't seem to work.
Also, when I try to connect the iPod to the computer, it just does not register at all. Probably once out of like five times it might.
The new updater doesn't work, it can't mount the iPod. But I guess that's a part of because it doesn't recognize the iPod on my computer.
Also, the iPod is stuck in Disk Mode, which I think would help the iPod be recognized and whatnot. If I reset the iPod, it just goes right back into diskmode.
Please help

This is pretty much my problem. It is ******* me off. Does anyone know what to do?

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