My iPod won't power up or charge

My iPod touch won't charge or power up.  I haven't used it in a couple of years or so, I have no idea what OS it is using or seriel number of anything.
It was given to me by the company I work for to do some demo a product, once that program ended almost 2 years ago I never used it again.  I can't find the Apple USB plug I tried using another USB charging device that I use to charge my Android phones, nothing even over night, I've tried plugging it into my PC still nothing.  I have tried the "reset" (sleep/wake button and home button together held it down for more than 10 seconds still nothing

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer                            
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                              
Could be the because of disuse the battery is dead

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