My iPod has quit; no lights, not recognized in iTunes or Computer

Yesterday, my Shuffle (2nd generation) quit while i was running in a light mist/rain. It's done this before and i can wait 3-5 hours and it will play again. Now however, it will not play. No lights come up on it (Green, Orange or Red). It also is not recognized in iTunes or on my computer so i can Restore even if i wanted to. Any ideas?

Looks like you've already done the first thing you shouldn't do in this case, namely to connect it to a power source UNTIL it's been allowed to dry.
To dry it, put it in az plastic bag filled with uncooked rice. The rice will draw out the moisture. Let it sit in the bag for several days...
IF you consider yourself adept with tools:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Shuffle-2nd-Generation/Disassembly/100/1/
and blow it dry with compressed air.

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