| Sounds pretty dead.  But, just in case, did you try the Factory Restore option in iTunes to clean the HD off and reload the software fresh?  As long as you have all the music/video files on your computer, it's always worth a shot.
 I've never sent one out for repair.  You might try the forums at ilounge.com for more help.
 
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