Nano only works via mains charger then freezes when unplugged....

Could use someones wise advice please!
My nano is just over 1yr old, worked fine until recently. I have tried the 5 r's, software is upto date, battery is fully charged, only works via mains charger but when i disconnect it, it freezes with a line through the screen. Connect it to charger, it is fine again.
Via pc usb, the apple logo comes on then it goes black then logo then black screen etc seems it almost boots up but just quite doesnt.
I have found if you hold ccentre button & left scroll button you access an engineers menu, been through all this and it seems fine. Any help would be cool

If the iPod functions normally while plugged into an external power source of some sort (either USB port on your PC or Mac OR while plugged into a wall adapter), but doesn't when running on battery power, it's likely that the iPod's battery is shot.
You can have Apple or a third party repair center replace the battery for a flat fee. Otherwise, it's time to start saving for a new iPod or replacement.
B-rock

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4433
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