Though my itouch 5th Gen. will charge when connected to my computer, it doesn't show up as connected in itunes or on my computer under devices at all.  Please help!

As stated in the question, I have no idea whether it's a problem with my USB cord, my computer, or itouch.  If it helps any, there is a small scrape on the metal part of my USB on the itouch side, but it's a pretty insignificant mark.

Try:
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