My ipod only turns on when connected to charge

Hi All,
This is the first time I have ever posted to something like this so please bear with me if I am rambling / or left out any important info!
I have a iPod Nano 3rd Gen, which I haven't used for quite a while due to me purchsing an iPhone a couple of years ago.
I decided to dig it out and update the music on there.  I plugged it in to my laptop and all seemed to work fine.
I left the iPod on charge overnight using the mains adapter that I have.
Unfortunately, once I disconnected the iPod from the charger it won't turn on using the play button.  I reconnected to the charger, and the iPod will switch on.
So looks like it will only turn on when connected to the power source, and won't work indepedently.
As far as I know the iPod has never been in contact with any water, as it has been kept in a bedroom drawer whilst it hasn't been used, so i don't think the problem is that the iPod has become damp in any way.
Has anybody else had a similar problem, and found a solution?
Thanks

I have a iPod Nano 3rd Gen, which I haven't used for quite
The iPod's lithium-ion battery needs constant movement and action in order to maintain any sort of charge or capcity to charge.  So given that the iPod went unused for so long and the age of the device itself, it sounds like the iPod's battery is shot and in need of a replacement.
You can choose to have Apple swap out the battery for a flat fee, send into a third party service center for a little less, or you can even purchase a replacement battery online and use one of the many numerous gudies online to walk you through the process of swapping it out.
Here is Apple's pricing.  Google for third party service provider if you desire.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/
B-rock

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