iPod nano problem; Geeks of the world unite!

SMS Text News reader Steve is having a problem with his iPod nano. He’s emailed asking for help from you all:

I have a small problem and maybe your other lovely techie readers can help; off-topic I know but here goes…I bought a new ipod nano for my girlfriend for christmas but on trying to power it up I get zilch – zippo, nada, nowt!  I’ve tried USB charging, resetting, using a proper apple ipod charger, pressing the menu and circle keys together, every idea out there.  But it has got zero power and won’t charge.  Help.  I am going to be in trouble on christmas day – I am now overseas and so cannot take it back to the shop to shout at them.  Any ideas (apart from stamping on it and then buying her an iPhone instead!!)??

Any ideas, anyone?