Trying to fix ipod. Process of elimination replacing parts...

HI,
I'm currently trying to fix an iPod colour (4th gen).
It will not boot up normally, only ever getting to the Apple logo.
It shows, at different times, both the sad ipod and the folder icon.
I have replaced the hard drive and the logic board. Running the diagnostics test (hold down back/left and select buttons) the hard drive appears to pass all tests and I can only assume that because the tests are being done that the logic board is ok too.
Another thing is, the charge icon occasionally shows up but never gets past the first bar. I am trying to charge it from the mains plug using the normal USB cable. I have tried different cables. Today I changed the battery for a new one but it's no different.
I can only now imagine that there might be a problem getting power TO the battery.
Suffice to say it is not syncing to a computer.
Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Has anyone been this route before and can recognise what the problem might be?
Any help appreciated...
Message was edited by: double_ohh7

Sorry, are you saying my problem can't be a poor contact or connection?
I've tried with 2 different logic boards. While the ipod is plugged in to the mains via USB I can get the diagnostics test to run. But when I plug it in to the computer all I can get is the battery icon which never goes up.
I guess both these logic boards have bad contacts...
Message was edited by: double_ohh7

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