IPod Touch completely dead

after updating the software, I noticed it would not hold a charge. Saw an error on itunes saying ipod needs to restore. well I didn't do it and now the thing does not charge, I cannot reset it to restore. It is completely dead. itunes and windows, neither recognizes ipod.

Welcome to the discussions,
can you charge using the adapter? If yes, charge for 15min and connect in recovery mode.
Recovery mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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...Not only during update to 3.0, but also during update to 2.2.1 and during a restore attempt 6 weeks ago. All 3 "dead" iPods have been replaced by Apple - I'd like a solution...
I have videoed the update taking place and the iPod dying during it - sadly it is in MOV format (439MB) and I cannot convert to an uploadable version for Youtube... By DEAD, I mean, no power and will not display ANYTHING on the screen. Simply won't power up again.
This is what happens: Download update using iTunes... Extracting software... Backing up iPod... Preparing the iPod for the software update... (iPod shows USB plug and CD - then apple logo...) then the updating progress line appears on iTunes and on touch. Updating iPod software... Verifying updated iPod software... Updating the iPod firmware... White progress line on iPod disappears after a few seconds and screen goes black. Error message displays on iTunes - "The iPod xxxx could not be updated. An unknown error occurred (6)"
iPod is now dead and needs to be replaced,
1) Has anyone experienced this?
2) Has anyone SOLVED it?
Maybe related is a problem with some videos that have happened recently (and were the cause of me trying to restore the iPod last time it died) MP4 (or MPV files) play for about 20-30 minutes, then screen goes white, then black, then apple logo appears, then iPod returns to home screen after about 30 seconds. My usual solution to this has been to remove all videos, photos (which are corrupted by this time), audio, and then re-sync back.
I'd appreciate ANY help please. I intend buying an iPhone soon and would like to know that the problem won't occur on that, every time I try to restore.
Cheers!
Martin

To begin the discussion, let's throw in a few possibilities:
1. Is your iPod in the process of being "jail-broken"? If so, I'd avoid the risk and stick with standard Apple firmware. Some hacks end up with dead iPods.
2. Do you use iTunes for syncing? Only use Apple software for managing your file system.
3. Are you Windows or Apple? For whatever it's worth, I've only seen this happen with Windows machines.
No solutions here - but maybe some hopeful suggestions.

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Try:
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- 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.

The computer that I original used with my ipod touch is dead, so I am now synching and backing up to a new computer. I had to restore the software to this ipod. I can drop and drag my tunes back into the ipod, but not my apps.

The computer that I originally used with my ipod touch is dead, so I am now synching with another computer. I had to restore the software of the ipod, I am able to drop and drag my tunes back to the ipod but not my purchased apps. I have no problem doing this with other ipods that I have synced and backed up to this computer.

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You said "it says that there was a problem restoring it!". What was the exact wording of the error message?

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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- 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.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."

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lisafrommclean,
When you say that your iPod touch is "dead", do you mean that the battery is dead or that there has been some sort of damage to your iPod?
If your battery is dead, keep this in mind...when you plug it into a computer, then it will show a message with the battery and a lightning bolt beneath it on your iPod touch screen unless the battery level is extremely low. Generally within 15-30 minutes, the Apple logo will appear on your iPod touch, it will start up, and your iPod touch will appear in the iTunes sidebar.
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As of right now I'm quite angry, as the update that seems to be, solely, to keep individuals from jail breaking Ipods, as I have NOT done, has completely killed my Ipod touch 2g. It was working fine with the 3.0 and now suddenly, immediately after updating, nothing at all in the entire world will get it to turn on. No DFU mode NO restoration, nothing at all. 5 seconds on power button, 10 seconds on power and home, 30 seconds on home. Nothing at all. No flicker, no life. I downloaded DFU helper to make sure I got the timing perfectly. It will not start and i completely and entirely blame this new OS for the death of my entertainment device. It had a full battery when it died, left it on the charger overnight and all it did was get warm near the plug area. I cant, for obvious reasons, get my serial number for my Ipod because its dead AND for some reason it isnt showing up in my registered products on my Itunes Account so there is no way for me to start the online support contact stuff.
All I need to know is that seeing as this is the fault of Apple hardware will they give me a new Ipod touch regardless of my warranty status, which right now i cant seem to check because i cant get the serial number, weird??????
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Half your links in the support area are dead. They lead to nothing, just an error page.

I figured it would be on the back so i was looking for it when this first happened but it was scratched to crap in the area where it is and i couldn't see it.
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Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- 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.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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PLEASE HELP- MY IPOD IS COMPLETELY DEAD

My Ipod touch is not even a year old, yesterday it went completely dead, no power what so ever. Has anyone any idea what could be wrong with it, and if this can be fixed!
Thanks in advance

Try to force your iPod into recovery mode. Disconnect it from the computer's USB cord. Press and hold the home button while plugging it into the computer's USB cord. Continue holding the Home button while the iPod starts up. While starting up, you will see the Apple logo. When you see "Connect to iTunes" on the screen, you can release the Home button and iTunes will display the recovery mode message. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Then you can restore your iPod: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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