IPod touch won't sync or acknowledge connection

Hi -- this seems to be a somewhat common problem but nothing I've tried has worked. My iPod touch 3rd Gen won't show up in iTunes or charge when I connect via USB; actually, it claims it isn't charging but I've noticed if I leave it attached to my MacBook Pro overnight it does actually charge very slowly... although the battery still doesn't show a full charge, but it's closer than before.
I've tried two different MacBook Pros, different USB ports, and several different USB cables. Occasionally it acknowledges the connection very briefly, then appears to be disconnected again.
I've reset the iPod several times but that doesn't make a difference.
I can't restore the iPod because it won't show up in iTunes. I tried to force a restore by holding in the Home button while connecting via USB. But it doesn't matter how long I hold the Home button -- eventually it just asks for my password. It never shows the restore/connect screen.
The pin connection looks OK, but all I can figure is that there is some hardware connection problem with the pins. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks.

Thanks, I figured that was my next move -- actually, I'm living in a country without real Apple stores or Genius Bars, but I can take it to an authorized Apple service center. I'll report back if they figure it out. But if anyone has any other suggestions to try I'm all ears.

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