My 3rd Gen. iPod I broken, any ideas?

I hear a wear wimper-like wining noise when I put my ear to it when it's plugged in, i have tried multiple cords and multiple computers, the screen is completely blank and it emits no other sound, I have not been able to make anything appear on the screen, I have tried holding the reset button and toggling the necessary switches to no avail.

I have had this iPod since 2003, I dislike the new clickwheel interface and lack the money for a iPod touch or iPhone

any ideas?

ipods have planned obsaletion .ie.they are ment to work for 18 months. your ipod is more than likely dead
im sorry to be the one to tell you that but its PROBABLY true.
you could try and get it fixed but it will probably end up costing you more than a new nano

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