IPod touch 3rd generation not charging

I got the ipod about 4 years ago and now it doesnt charge any more. If I want to charge it I have to push up or down but I only did that once because I dont want to damage it any more. Also awhile ago There was a little piece that came out of the charging spot in the ipod. Could I just get it repaired or something. If someone could help me that would be great.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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It sounds like this may be the fix:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3540
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Yes.
To more easily find compatible apps:
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Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
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i need to know how it will work again the ipod touch 3rd generation

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Anyway, last night my iPod was charging fine when i went to sleep, but after i went to sleep it had obviously stopped charging during the night as it had red battery
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See the not charging topic of:
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Also look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bend or corroded contacts, foreign material and crack or broken plastic.

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It sounds like this may be the fix:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3540
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If a battery isn't discharged or recharged for some time, it can lose capacity. You can try this method which might help if it is just frozen: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Warm is normal, too hot to handle, literally, is not.
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See if this program will get the iPod i recovery mode:
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