IPod touch 3g stuck in recovery mode, but iTunes doesn't detect it.

I tried several times to update the software on my ipod, but each time was interrupted by my computer going to sleep (pc, Windows 7). Now my ipod is stuck in recovery mode, and itunes doesn't detect it at all. The ipod also won't turn off. I have tried all the troubleshooting here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538 and here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808?viewlocale=en_US. Please, does anyone else have any ideas? TIA

Thanks, I'll try it out, and update here. It might take a little while for the battery to drain without being used.

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