My 5G iPod stays on the "very low battery" screen, and won't do anything.

Before you ask, I've been through page after page of Google links, and I've checked every single forum related to Apple or iPods.
When I plug it into my computer, or any device with a USB port, i get this screen:
http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/51/609701196880010/www.info.apple.com/images/kbas e/60970/60970_6.gif
Doesn't show up on the PC at all. The iPod won't turn on or do anything at all unless it's connected via USB. I recently bought a new battery for the iPod, and it worked for a few days on the small charge it came with, so it's not the battery.
I've unplugged and plugged it back in, I've disconnected and reconnected the battery, I've done the hard reset key combination.
I've been working on this for 4 hours... I'm desperate.

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