Disabled 2nd gen ipod touch :(

I was messing around on my brother's 2nd gen ipod touch and disabled it. I tried restoring it, and putting it into DFU mode. It just won't work. I cannot get to the screen that shows the itunes symbol that tells you to connect to itunes. All the ipod says is "ipod disabled- connect to itunes" which I do, but it doesn't recognize the ipod. The computer that the ipod was set up on does not work anymore. I tried calling apple, taking it to an apple service provider, and I also called the nearest apple store, but they said they do not work on ipod touches. The ipod is over warranty. Is there anything I can do to fix it? Or am I completely out of luck?? Please help!