My iPod Touch 3rd Gen died this morning and doesn't work but comes up on iTunes on my Mac. Why is it doing this?

Ok so I was using my iPod touch this morning and listenig to music on the dock and I took it off and now the iPod does'nt turn on and when I plug it in to my MacBook Pro it comes up and im not sure whats wrong with it.

Hi,
Try a Reset... You will Not Lose Any Data...
Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
The Apple logo will Appear and then Disappear...
Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds...
Release the Buttons...
Turn the iPod On...
You may have to try this several times...

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