Trouble with updating iPod 4th gen.

I tried updating my iPod touch 4th gen to the newest update, but it wouldn't load. Now my iPod is stuck on the loading screen with the Apple logo and is frozen. I tried restarting it, but it did not respond. I unplugged it from my computer, but now, when I plug it back in, the computer doesn't recognize it. What should I do to fix this problem?

Put your iPod into DFU mode (instructions can be found here http://osxdaily.com/2010/06/24/iphone-dfu-mode-explained-and-how-to-enter-dfu-mo de-on-your-iphone/ ) and iTunes should then be able to see it as a device.

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