Ipod won't turn on and isn't recognized

I've tried everything with my ipod, but it just isn't working. I would love to be able to fix it myself but I can't figure it out at all.
My ipod is a 30g 5th generation one. That "sad face" icon comes up every time I try to turn it on for a few moments, then it just shuts off. If I try to charge it, it does that same thing over and over again. Also, when I plug it into my computer, it doesn't show up on itunes or any files.
Yes, I have put it into disk mode then plugged it in. When it's NOT hooked up to the computer, and it's just being charged by something else, it charges in disk mode. But if I put it in disk mode then plug it into the computer, it stays in disk mode for about 15 seconds then shuts off. The computer won't even recognize it in disk mode either.
So here are my main problems: It won't turn on, the computer doesn't recognize it, and putting it in disk mode won't do much.
I HAVE tried different cables and ports, it still does the same thing. I have also tried a completely different computer. It still doesn't work.
What I really want to know is how to restore it with all these issues, if that's possible. An even better one would be how to get my computer to recognize it.

it sounds like your ipod need hardware.
I would book an appointment for a genius bar. http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

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