Serious Problem - 4th Gen Ipod

I've had this 4th gen ipod for more then a year. I have read all of the troubleshooting pages and yet to find a solution.
It worked when I purchased it and I was charging it like normal and left it charge to the AC adapter while at work. I came back from work and then it stopped working
Problems:
*Battery with exclamation point shows.
*exclamation point and folder icon ocationally appears on the screen. [Then Restarts]
EDIT: It appears that when Ipod is not connected to computer Folder Icon with exclamtion point appears.
When Connected to computer Battery Icon Appears.
-Battery Not Charging and won't hold charge
-Ipod rarely passes these two errors (*) When it does and it is connected to the computer "Do not dissconnect message appears". Computer Recognizes it for less then 2 seconds and then ipod restarts.
Ive followed all the troubleshooting webpages with no luck.
I Need Some Help Here...
Thanks
Michael Lock
Message was edited by: Xilla1478

Cure 1: Charge the iPod. Be sure you're charging it from a working power source. An iPod will not charge when it's attached to a sleeping computer.
If your iPod is locked up, unlock it and reset it. Reset it by holding down the Play and Select button for about six seconds.
If your iPod won't charge even after your iPod has been plugged into a power receptacle for a long time, try a different cable. A damaged cable may prevent the iPod from charging. (Don't have a spare cable? Apple stores are really handy, take your iPod in and just plug it into one of the cables they've got lying around to see if that does it.
If that doesnt work, the battery may be dead. Get it replaced.
stolen from http://playlistmag.com/help/2004/09/trubipod/index.php

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