Sixth generation iPod Nano won't connect

I have a sixth generation ipod nano.  When I connect it to my computer, it will charge, but I can't add any music.  It won't show up in the iTunes sidebar, nor will disk mode work (I tried putting it into disk mode and it goes straight to the "safe to eject" screen and I have to do the sleep+volume down restart).  I've uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes, reset the iPod, reset my computer, tried a different cord, and everything else the support website said to do.  Is there anything else I can try or I'm I screwed?

When you connect the iPod, does its screen change to indicate that it is connecting? 
In iTunes, you do not see it in the sidebar, under DEVICES?  NOTE:  The latest version of iTunes may hide the sidebar.  If it is hidden, go to menu bar, under View, and select Show Sidebar.
Try going through this procedure, to see if the iPod's assigned drive letter is the problem
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1493
When you do this, do you see it listed in Computer Management?

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