IPod won't charge or show up on computer

I have been using the ipod for about a couple months and it has worked great. Today, I plugged the ipod into the charger, but the ipod simply flashed orange lights three times, then went blank. The ipod didn't show up, and isn't charging. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have the Ipod hooked up to the charger and the computer. Still not working. I don't know if the cable is messed up but
I guess I will just let it go. I hate to put more money in to it. Especially, since it never worked well from day one. I sent it back to Apple numerous times only to be told, there was nothing that could be done.
This one of the worst purchases I have ever made.
Ugh!

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