Ipod switches on and off by itself - comp uter doesn't recognize

The ipod keeps switching on and off. When it goes on it shows me all the languages that are offered. Then it shuts off and turns back on again. This is done quickly and my computer can't recognize that the usb is plugged in. I'm able to put it in disk mode but I can't reformat my ipod in that mode. What can I do? It's been 3 days that I've been trying to fix this problem.
I've also tried reinstalling ipod and itunes from the disk but now itunes can't properly install - I keep receiving a message that says an error has occurred.
Please help!

Hi,
Try doing a restore on your iPod. Hope this works.
xxmitchxx90

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