iPod touch Ipod Touch 16gb 1st gen. not being recognized, not charging, not turning on.

[Army Strong]

Hello,
My first gen. ipod touch is not charging, turning on, or being recognized my itunes. when i try the two button trick it just tells me to plug in the charger. then it looks like its charging then looks like its turning on and it just keeps loading for about 15 min then shuts off and starts over. please help.

 

[likethesoup2]

Sounding like it's probably time to take that plunge . . . & replace it.

 

[jonrando]

Have you tried putting it into DFU mode?

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

If that doesn't, I say getting a new iPod touch as stated above because Apple won't service the 1st gen unless you bought Apple care for it.