Updater won't see iPod G4 - am i up the creek?

Trying to run Ipod Update to restore my G4 to factory settings. Update version is 6-28, Powerbook G4. The updater says "plug in your ipod", I plug it in, nothing happens. The screen of the ipod just keeps recycling between the apple logo, frown face image with support page, and the low power alarm.
Help me, you're my only hope.

Hello Space Station,
Have you tried Resetting your iPod?...
Reset your iPod
Have you checked out this article?...
iPod displays a sad iPod icon
Also, see the info in these links, since this problem is quite related to the sad iPod icon...
iPod displays a folder icon with an exclamation point
Exclamation point and folder (post)
Have you tried plugging your iPod into a different USB port on your computer?
Have you tried putting your iPod into disk mode, then connecting it to your computer again? (check out this link for details):
How to put your iPod into disk mode
As for your battery issue, it sounds like it isn't charging properly. Do you have a wall charger for your iPod, and if so, does it charge properly when connected to that?
Check out these links:
Charging your iPod battery
iPod's battery will not charge correctly
About iPod battery
iPod battery frequently asked questions
See all the info in these links (pick which one is applicable to your particular situation):
iPod appears on Mac desktop but not in iTunes
iPod missing in iTunes and Mac desktop
In addition to this,you may want to try the Five Ri's...
The Five R's
Though you are probably swimming in all of this a bit, try the suggestions out. I hope this info helps you
~~Kylene

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