Plug into outlet icon wont go away

I bought a used ipod and tried to update it on an iBook. Well, when it was all said and done... I was left with an ipod that only wanted to get plugged in. So, I bought a charger and tried that... well, it didnt work. So, I thought maybe it was the battery, so I replaced that. That didnt work either. So, now all my ipod does is show the wall charge icon. What are the suggestions? Any body seen any thing like this?

"Any body seen any thing like this"
Yes, when updating or restoring some iPods via a usb connection, it needs to be plugged into power via the charger to complete the process, and this is why you see that icon displayed. It's also why older iPods that required this step were supplied with a power adaptor as standard.
Is the charger an Apple one, and have you considered that this used iPod is broken? Did you try resetting the iPod whilst connected to the charger?
You can try this.
http://www.bearsdriving.com/blog/archives/2005/10/youripod_tipo.html
I make no claims as to whether this will work (but I've seen other posts where it has), but merely point it out.
Other than that, your iPod cannot be used until you complete this process.

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Tried updating my software. Now the screen is stuck on plug into iTunes icon. I don't have a computer I can use. Is there anyway to get around this and fix phone?

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