Ipod video not recongnized

Hi everybody...Please help me because I'm lost here and cannot receive any help.
At first, my Ipod video (30 Gb) was impossible to turn off. I followed the infos on the Apple web site, tried to restore,and all the rest and did not work...and now it is worse. It is not recognized neither by Itunes nor by the computer (Windows XP). It is impossible here in Dominican Republic to receive any help. It seems I erased everything and have no idea how to do now! I put it on disc and had a hope to reinstall the program through Itunes, but nothing happened.When I turn it on it shows the sad (so am I also!)icon and then tells me to wait, very low battery (it was connected hours long...). Thanks.
HP Pavilion Windows XP

I HAVE THE SOLUTION!
i know that this is going to sound strange, but its something to try if you are getting close to sending in for repair, or buying a new one. somewhere in my search for a cure i came across this:
http://askpang.typepad.com/relevanthistory/2004/11/meeting_thesad.html
this guy by the name of 'Eddie' said that he tried dropping his ipod from 3 inches and it worked. the whole forum tried as well, in disbelief. i have a 30GB Video, and i got the exact same problem as you. the screen just kept going from the apple logo to sad ipod to very low battery, and it wasnt connecting to my computer, so i had no hopes of restoring it. i was absolutely amazed.. i tried tapping it lightly on the right side three times and it worked like a charm! i must admit i was skeptic at first, but it worked and i am ecstatic! im told that this is because there are some wires that connect to your HD on the top right side of the ipod. hope this helps, good luck.
PoKaLyPze.

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