iPod ipod mini crashed

i have a 1st gen ipod mini that im trying to fix.

i first tried to turn it on and nothing happened.

then i tried plugging it into the computer, it didnt register in itunes and the charging symbol froze at the first bar (so its the battery w/ lightning bolt and charged about 1/4 way)

then after about 5 minutes (as i was posting this) the apple logo flashed on the screen for a few seconds, then switched back to the charging.

it just did it again. and it clicked when it did it.


any ideas on how to fix it?

i have an ipod touch, and my own mini. i just like working on ipods/computers. im trying to fix it for a friend actually hahaha.

alright thats what i thought too just wasnt sure. i tried plugging it into my stereo overnight and now its working fine pretty much, except the battery is already half dead. so i plugged it into my comp again to add music and after it finished syncing the "do not disconnect" symbol is still flashing. i cant remember cuz i havent used a mini in years, but does that always happen? i dont remember it doing that.

yeah disconnecting it worked fine thanks much.