Ipod is stuck on lock

My ipod is stuck on lock. i switched the lock button back and forth but nothing is happening. i tried restoring my ipod, but that didnt work... and suggestions? 5th generation 30gig

If you know how the Hold button works, then it should be easily to see if it's fuctioning okay.
When it(On) it locks the IPOD in it's current state other than the lcd screen operation;
When it's (Off) it has no effect on the IPOD operation.
Compaq PC / 1GB Ipod Nano & 80GB Video   Windows XP   Pent 2.53 GHZ 512MHZ MB RAM 120GB HD

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