My ipod mini is messed up (charging)

my ipod mini i MESSED UP! when i try to charge it on my computer OR my speakers it charges, but when i turn it on, it says that it has no battery left and i need to connect it to a power source! Last night, i stared chaging it and i took it out at 9 tonight and it still syas that i need to charge it. I have tried refreshing it but that doesn't work. It says that its charging, but it does't work! It even says it has a full battery!
HELP!!!

See these.
Beef up my iPod battery.
How to accurately determine your iPod battery life.
Can I make the meter more accurate?
If there's no improvement, it may need a new battery.

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