Unhappy iPod icon, computer not recognizing, won't reset, other R's no good

I'd be glad of advice/help with this problem...
I've got a 15 month old Colour iPod and after last connecting it to the computer, moving new songs from iTunes and disconnecting I've had the following problem:
iPod won't start
If reset then iPod goes to the unhappy iPod icon and says get support (tried this a few times)
There's a whirring sound that lasts about 0.5s and repeats while the above is happening
iPod isn't recognized by the computer (either on connection or on restart) (USB cable worked fine before)
Can't then actually do any of the other "R"s as they all depend at least on a recognized device by the computer
Unable to convert to hard-disk mode (same thing - unhappy iPod icon)
Hmmmm - I'm thinking that (a) things aren't looking too good, (b) it's a hardware thing, probably the drive and (c) it's only just out of warranty...
Anyone got anything I can try at home ??
All advice gratefully received.
iPod with photos Windows XP

I guess they don't put it in the manual because it's not recommended fix. Dropping any delicate electronic device is not a good idea. Who knows what other damage it may cause?
Still, this appears to have worked for many people so glad it worked for you. : )

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