My ipod 3rd generation touch wheel won't charge on my laptop..

I have an iPod 3rd Generation with touch wheel.
When I attach it to my laptop it will not charge and not only that, if I attach it to my laptop FULLY CHARGED the battery seems to drain in a few seconds and the the ipod goes dead.  This means that i can't add or remove any msic from it at all.
I've restarted it, switched cables, switched ports.  Nothing.  I have scoured the support pages but have found nothing as yet.  Any ideas, or does it go to the big Apple shop in the sky?
Toby

I have the same iPod a 3rd generation iPod 15gb. That iPod is not supported to be charged through USB, only Firewire. It also looks like you have a battery problem and that can easily be replace my you or someone you know. Check out the site www.ifixit.com and you be able to find a new battery for like $15. the site will also show you how to take it apart.

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