So my 3rd gen iPod won't turn on.

Hey there. A few months ago I reformatted my computer, but couldn't reinstall Windows XP on it because I couldn't find the disc, so I put Linux on it instead. That was back in July, and my iPod was working fine then, but yesterday I decided to try and put new music on it using a program called Banshee. It got all my new music on my iPod fine (it didn't update my playlists for some reason, though), and I used it for a few hours with no issues.
And then today when I tried to turn it on, it wouldn't let me access the menu at all. This has happened twice before, and I've been able to fix it by letting it die or plugging it into my computer. So I plugged it into my computer this time, but Banshee didn't recognize it. I ejected it and tried to turn it on, but all I get now is the Apple logo for a few moments, and if it isn't plugged in I get a low battery warning, and if it IS plugged in, it just shows the logo for a few moments, goes blank for a second, shows the logo again, wash, rinse, repeat.
Any solutions? I've tried resetting it already. That didn't help at all. It's old so it isn't covered by warranty anymore, and I don't have the money to send it in for repairs. :/

Ah, I actually don't have a firewire port. My computer was built by my brother-in-law and he never put one in. I always use a wall adapter to charge my iPod.

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