My click wheel ipod won't charge at all

When I plug in my ipod it is so dead that it won't turn on and the computer doesn't see it.  I have plugged it into a wallcharger and usb through computer.  It will not charge.

Blow some air in the usb port in the computer the ipod and the wall charger.
There maybe some dust on the connecting points.
Also try to woble the usb connectors from side to side to clean the connecting points.
If this doesn't work i think you should see your local apple store if the device is not broken or something

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