IPod won't connect to PC or iTunes? Help please?

I have an iPod 4th generation that I have not used for a long while. I decided to charge it up using a USB, and even though it does charge, it does not connect to my computer or to iTunes (it also doesn't display a charging symbol on the iPod although it is charging). I have completely uninstalled iTunes and everything else Apple related on my PC, and reinstalled it to no avail. I have tried rebooting the iPod, restarting everything, checking the firewalls, changing USB ports... When I look in my Device Manager, there is no Apple USB Driver (unless my iPhone is plugged in as well) or "Apple iPod" or anything... I tried to run diagnostic tests in iTunes, but it simply tells me it cannot find the device. I am certain it is the iPod, not my PC, that is having issues, because when I use my iPhone, it works perfectly. I am googling this issue nonstop but I can't seem to find a solution (if there even is one to find.)
I really don't want to have to reset the iPod because the only reason I want to access it is to view some pictures and other stuff that is currently on it. I am so aggravated right now because I even remember my passcode! but I don't have the option to type it in. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
-Thanks in advance..

- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost      
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- See:    
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
See what you missed here:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or                     
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                              

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