IPod Touch won't respond to anything

I have an iPod (1G, 16GB) that's just slightly over a year old, and the other day it stopped working for no apparent reason. I can't get any response from it - I've tried forcing it on by plugging it in to my computer, I've tried putting it in DFU mode; I can't try to put it in recovery mode since iTunes won't register it. Nothing happens. It won't turn on, it's just stuck on a black screen. The only indication that something was wrong, was that a few hours prior to when it wouldn't start up, the music I was listening to would randomly pause after a few seconds. I've had problems where I wasn't able to turn the iPod on before ever since I've gotten it (maybe 2 or 3 times, once just about a month after I'd gotten it), but I never thought much of it since I was able to force it on by plugging it in to my computer. I've read that it could be hardware failure. Is there any way to fix this, or is it lost forever? Thanks.

See Here...
Frozen or unresponsive iPod touch
Try this First... You will not lose any Data...
Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...
Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)
Release the Buttons...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
If that does not work... try letting the battery fully drain.
Then Charge for an Hour and try the Reset again.

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