HELP PLEASE! I am having trouble charging my iPod Mini 4GB.

[RobUK]

I am having trouble charging my iPod Mini 4GB. I used it for approx 30 minutes until it died, and it will not charge. I have tried charging it through the USB port and also the wall charger - but nothing comes on the screen to say it is in the process of charging and it will not switch on. The trouble shooting section of the manual says there should be a thunder flash icon?? Any ideas please?

[RobUK]

Any clues?

Could it be the internal battery at fault? Shall I buy a new one from Maplin?

[Wayguns]

My daughter's had the same problem m8, got a new battery in the end for it, works a treat now :)