My computer does not recognize my ipod

Hi
My ipod is ****** up!!!! grrrrrrr.....my ipod has now two new icons. the folder with the exclamation and the sad Ipod. I tried different things. I tried to restore the ipod but when I tried to do it, it said that no ipod was conected into the computer. then, I tried to put it in Disk mode. The first time i tried it, if was ok. I was able to it, but for some reason the updater was not working properly. Then, I solve the problem of the updater, so I decided to put my Ipod once again in Disk Mode, but this time it doesnt work??? what can I do!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont want to buy any other ipod!! I dont have Money!!!!!!!!!!!!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee help me!!!!! I need my ipod, well, I need someone ipod! haha.........help me.
Mini Ipod Windows XP

Here is a pretty comprehensive post about the sad iPod icon. Be aware that it's quite involved and contains some info that will almost certainly void the warranty. If your iPod is still within the warranty period, you should use that option first.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
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