Why does my iPod not want to restore itself on iTunes?

my ipod 5th gen stopped working a week ago after i tried updating it to ios 7 and told me to connect ot itunes. i connected it and said i have to restore it for some reason. then i updated the software for the ipod and after its done it disapears and my ipod is the same. Please help its driving me nuts.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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