IPod only works in iHome docking station - nothing else (USB, power outlet, other docking stations)

This just started last week after I'd loaded some songs to my iPod from my laptop and it wouldn't play or display anything.
My iPod Classic only works when connected to iHome docking station and then it seems to work fine. It won't work when connected to another docking station, to laptop through USB or to power outlet. I restored while it was on iHome docking station but that didn't seem to correct anything. When I've tried to restore off the iHome, the screen flickers endlessly and nothing appears.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Long live the Classic! (Hopefully)

Hello spinney98,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot issues with the iPod classic, please follow the troubleshooting in the article linked to below.
Apple - Support - iPod - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
Take care,
Alex H.

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