IPod Touch won't charge/turn on

As normal my iPod died during school today. I got home and plugged it into the computer but it wouldn't work, the computer and iTunes didn't say anything about the iPod being plugged in, and it wouldn't turn on at all. I waited for a while but noting happened so I used another USB cord, and that didn't work either. So I plugged it into a different USB port, and that didn't work either. So I plugged it into the wall to charge, and that didn't work. So then I tried to charge it from the wall with the other USB cord, and that wouldn't work either.
I don't understand, why has this happened? How do I fix it?

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
When it says place the iPod in recovery mode use one of these programs
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and                         
RecBoot tip
For MAC or PC       
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
- 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.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar              

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