Ipod wont hold a charge

I haven't used it in a couple of years. So I plugged it in to charhe. It looks like it has charged, but as soon as I unplug it , the screen goes dark.

It sounds like the battery is shot and in need of replacement, especially considering it hasn't been used in a couple of years.
If you wish to replace the iPod's battery you have 3 options.
1.  Send it in to be serviced by Apple for a flat fee.
2.  Send it into a third party repair company instead (much cheaper).
3.  Purchase a new battery and replace it yourself.
B-rock

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