IPod won't turn on, cannot be reset

I got my iPod Touch 2g for Christmas and have been using it without problem (no dropping it, smashing it, etc.) I had it synced to my laptop for a week but then wanted to sync it to my desktop today. I plugged it in and my desktop recognized it, iTunes found it, and I was able to transfer songs onto it.
Then I unplugged it to check on how everything was stored and it wouldn't turn on. Neither my laptop nor my desktop can recognize it now; when I turn on iTunes, they can't find anything. I ran a Diagnostics test with my iTunes and it said it had no problems doing anything but finding an iPod. I pressed the "ON/OFF" and "home" buttons at the same time but it won't reset. So I cannot reset or restore it with iTunes or by pushing buttons. The battery was almost fully charged - when I plug it in to recharge with my AC charger, it doesn't light up to indicate it's charging.
The back panel is hot to the touch and has been even though I unplugged it from the computers 20 minutes ago.
Please help, I can't find other topics that sound like my case.

Try to force it into recovery mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
However, if it is overheating, you may have other problems and should probably have it looked at.
Make an appointment at your nearest Apple store: http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Or call U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)

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