Unresponsive, frozen iPod. Won't reboot, unrecognized by computer.

There was a static discharge when I picked up my ipod and the image on the screen froze shortly after. Rebooting doesn't work, nor does plugging the ipod into my computer. I had no problems doing either before.
What's the matter? Is it ruined?

Try giving it some time, and then going for the reset again. If it still doesn't work, let the battery run all the way out, plug into your computer tomorrow, and start the charge. Then, if your computer recognizes it (it probably will) restore it.
If your computer doesn't recognize it tomorrow, ask again and someone with more arcane knowledge will almost certainly have more info for you.
Rebecca

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