Ipod screen stuck on connect to itunes

i got a new laptop the other day and i downloaded itunes, and then connected my ipod. after connecting my ipod it prompted me to update my ipod software. it crashed in the middle of doing so and ever since then it's been stuck on a screen showing a connect to itunes pic. I was on the phone with apple support for over an hour and I was just told to do the same thing over and over again, hold the home button and then connect it to I tunes etc etc but nothing works. the ipod won't even give me the option to turn it off so I can't really take it out of recovery mode. I even let the ipod die and then I charged it and it was still like that when it turned on. I have tried taking it out of recovery mode, and even tried the dfu mode (I think it's called). OH and when I plug it into my laptop it makes a sound like it knows something is plugged in but iTunes can't find it. The apple support lady said I will probably have to pay 150 to get it fixed but I don't understand how that's it right or fair when it wasnt even my fault it broke. the whole reason it's messed up is because it crashed in the middle of an update. I really dont have the money to get it fixed and I just want it to work again.

- Try the same things with a new cable
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- try on another computer
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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but can not be unlocked
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Message was edited by: regal
I didn't leave it connected - sorry. edit by regal

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