Reset restore and disc mode dont solve probelm

I started having song skipping problems which worsened to the iTunes not recognising the iPod. The reset function did not help. The restore function is unavailable due to the updater not recognising the iPod.I have tried disc mode with mulpile PCs with both Firewire and USB cables to no avail. Can someone please give me some tips on a way to bring my 2nd Gen touch wheel iPod back to life.
HP windows   Windows XP  

Go and find a Mac computer, and plug your iPod with it and do a Restore there, as it is better chance to get recognized in this way. Once it has being completed, replug with your PC and do a Restore back in PC version. Go and find an Apple Shop near your place, and ask them a favour for doing the Restore for you

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