Ipod touch flickering grey and white....

And is totally unresponsive. I've tried plugging it in but the computer doesn't recognise that its there. I have held down all the buttons in various combinations for 15 seconds but I can't turn it off.
My daughter was just playing on an App when this happened - and it was a xmas present so only 2 months old!

Try what you have not tried so far. You may have tried all and the Apple store maybe in order.
- 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 iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that 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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