Unable to restore iPhone 5 through iTunes.

Hello, I am having a problem. My iPhone 5 seemed to download iOS 8 (Connect to iTunes logo is red.) None of the buttons (Home or Power) seem to function or respond at all. I am unable to shut down the device via Power button. It will only wake when I plug it into the lightning port. When I do, the Apple logo appears, and immediately goes into recovery mode. In iTunes, I have attempted to restore the device, but when it completes, the device just restarts, and puts me back exactly where I have started. I can't get into DFU mode, since the buttons do not function. I have verified that they are all firmly seated properly. If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to share them. I have tried multiple computers, multiple cables, ensured iTunes and my computer are up to date, restarted my computer, and attempted the "restore" process at least 15 times. I'm at my wit's end here, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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