Problems with iPod Shuffle: nobody sees it after format

I have a 2nd generation iPod Shuffle, and it worked alright for a month.
However, I noticed an empty 0 bytes mp3 file I could not delete with either Windows or iTunes, and decided to format the device. Being foolish enough to do so, I formatted it via Windows to FAT, and then it synchronized with iTunes library OK (I did not reset or restore it with iTunes) But after I copied some music (about 600Mb) there and disconnected it from my PC, it wouldn't work.
The green light near the on/off button is on, but the light on the other side is not glowing.
I tried to connect it to my PC again, but neither iTunes (version 7.0.2, however I doubt it matters) nor Windows XP sees it. I downloaded the iPod Reset Utility, but it doesnt see the iPod either.
I don't know what to do to bring it to life again.

I have similar problems. I formatted mine under FAT32 with Windows' disk management mmc. Then i restored it with ipod shuffle's restore utility. after that I plugged it back in, itunes recognized a new ipod, prompted me for a new name with an option for "autofill".
I first unchecked autofill, and tried to manually drag files over to my shuffle, but it fails to complete the sync process. then I tried changing its options under itune's Settings panel for my shuffle, it fails to sync too.
so then i reformatted it in FAT32, restored it with the utility program. i opened itunes, typed in a new ipod name and CHECKED autofill. this time it completes the autofill on its first recognition phase, i could even listen to the song after i disconnected it from my PC. but when i reconnect it again, itunes can't sync with my ipod just as the previous try.
I also tried enabling Disc Mode, but unfortunately my itunes is unable to sync with ipod, so the option was never enabled...
Please Help!

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Well, I have a problem with my iPod Shuffle. My
Shuffle is about 11months old and I have not had any
big problems with it but now I have.
When I'm listening to my music on my Shuffle, I do
not hear any sound from my right earphone unless I
press down the connecting part of the earphones (I
meen the part that goes in to the iPod, don't know
the name). So is there anybody that has the same
problem and should I send it to the support?
//Inspector Martin
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