Trying to reformat ipod from mac to windows but it won't even sync on the computer to do so

also i can't restore it because of this
occasionally it will show up on the screen and say something like drive needs to be repaired, then says this is successful but its not. ipod screen will say something like connected but won't show up on itunes
i think i rather naively tried to reformat and have broken it. its kind of broken by itself like sometimes it resets its own date

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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