Ipod shuffle will not light up on computer

My shuffle plays fine, but I just went to recharge it and the light did not come on nor will the computer (Windows XP) recognize the ipod. So, I tried to charge on my imac and the light still won't come on the ipod or even be recognized by the mac. I've tried reset the ipod and have tried every usb but the connection is not comin on. Any ideas?

My shuffle plays fine, but I just went to recharge it
and the light did not come on nor will the computer
(Windows XP) recognize the ipod. So, I tried to
charge on my imac and the light still won't come on
the ipod or even be recognized by the mac. I've
tried reset the ipod and have tried every usb but the
connection is not comin on. Any ideas?
The dock may be faulty... have you pressed the Shuffle FIRMLY into the dock?

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