Video ipod, won't charge.

my ipod is really dead and doesn't have much life in it. when i try to charge it the non animated battery comes up and after that a few minutes the main ipod menu comes on the screen. after that the ipod refuses to charge and the "do not disconnect" sign doesn't show up either, or does ipod show up in itunes. can someone please hep.

First, see this...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302420
Also, try resetting the iPod while it is connected to the computer...
Resetting iPod
Also, try a different USB port.
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