I need help with an Ipod Touch 2nd gen

[Reaver3]

Im hoping there are some REALLY tech savy people here so im asking before I go to an Apple Store.

I have an old ipod i dont use that i would hate to get rid of because of the amount i paid for it; however here is the problem, whenever i try to turn it on it does the begining Apple logo and then just turns off. I have tried connecting it to my laptop and i have tried restarting it, but nothing i do seems to help.

Any suggestions or advice would help...

And please be mature, dont say stuff like "apple sucks" or "what do you expect from apple" etc. etc.

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

I have a second gen Ipod Touch but I can't really help you. I'd advise you to talk it to an Apple Store or send it in for repairs. Sounds like your battery is shot.

 

[Reaver3]

I have a second gen Ipod Touch but I can't really help you. I'd advise you to talk it to an Apple Store or send it in for repairs. Sounds like your battery is shot.

i really hate to do that because i have a 3rd gen ipod now, i would hate to have to pay for repairs on something Ill never use again

 

[mikecoulter]

Try holding the home button and the power button down together for ten seconds.

 

[Reaver3]

Try holding the home button and the power button down together for ten seconds.

I have tried that, Im not trying to be rude or anything, but that restarts your ipod... i have done that numerous times

 

[mikecoulter]

Try holding the home button and the power button down together for ten seconds.

I have tried that, Im not trying to be rude or anything, but that restarts your ipod... i have done that numerous times

That's actually a hard reset. I'm guessing you've also tried resetting it via iTunes?

 

[Sleekgiant]

First try restore with iTunes.

If that fails, sounds like the battery is shot, set it on fire.

 

[Smooth Operator]

It seems to me your battery is dead, considering it's old that is usually what happens.
Since it's an Apple product I presume they don't let you change the battery on your own?