IPod touch battery charge icon won't light, USB doesn't connect to computer

I have an iPod touch 64 GB 4th generation that suddenly has charging and USB issues.  The charging icon will not light no matter what I try.  I have tried several different chargers and docks that have proven to be working properly using another unit of the same model.  Strangely, the iPod does appear to charge, but the battery indicator is a bit random and possibly doesn't indicate the actual charge level.
The iPod will also not connect to a computer using any of my iPod cables or computers.   I have tried putting it into DFU (didn't work - computer would not recognize iPod at all) mode and also did a full reset (wiping everything on it) and it is still acting the same.
As of now, it works normally, except battery level indicator cannot be trusted, and it is impossible to know if it is charging or is charged, and there is no way to back it up, meaning any content generated on the iPod will have to be backed up in some other way besides connecting to a computer via USB.
I know that the USB is working at least a little bit on the iPod, because the iPod will turn on when plugging it into the computer via USB, but nothing else will happen.
I also cleaned the connector area with contact cleaner and a light brush.
Any ideas on what else to try?

Not Charge
- See:    
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- If a 5G iPod
Iphone 5 lightning port charging problem - SOLUTION!
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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    - See:      
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    - Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                          

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