160GB iPod classic stuck in lock mode

My 160gb iPod classic is stuck in lock mode.
The lock switch is off and the iPod itself is still "locked"
Is there any way i can fix this? it seems like there's a glitch with the lock but it moves smoothly and doesn't seem to have anything wrong with it
Yet the iPod is still locked
should I take it to the apple store?

If none of the 5 R's are able to resolve the issue, it's likely a hardware issue, meaning you'll need to have the iPod serviced/replaced either by Apple or a third party service.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
B-rock

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The best way to get out of this situation is to use a well-known tool called TinyUmbrella.
First of all download TinyUmbrella http://thefirmwareumbrella.blogspot.in/
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You can ring them up but be aware that if you haven't got AppleCare and you've had your iPod for more than 90 days you'll be charged for technical support. You only receive one complimentary support incident, which must be used within the first 90 days of product ownership: Contact Apple Support
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Please help me.. i have EVER SEEN a iPod's menu, other than my DSi iPod themed homebrew music player.. (wich looks fantastic)
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Here's the link to the page where I found the info. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=447185
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"Originally Posted by vegas-steven
try and do this:
1. start itunes.
2. plug the ipod into your computer
3. hold the power (on top) and home (on front) buttons for a few seconds.
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did you hack it at all?
if you did not hack it, and that doesnt work, call applecare and see what they say. maybe it is faulty?
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i suspect a small portion of the memory is dedicated to keeping emergency boot files that allowe you to restore, no matter how bad things get."

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Hello paolamike,
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B-rock

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Hi @rchangel - Thanks for the ideas...
Yes - it won't let you install the 32 bit version on a 64 bit machine.
I've had a cursory look at the SP1 release notes, and couldn't spot anything vital - what critical stuff do you know of in SP1?
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I think it's in Apple's gift to fix this issue, given that they say that they support Windows 7. So far I've had no feedback from a mail I sent to Apple, and the number of users reporting this problem keeps going up and up.
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Apple Mobile Device service 1.14.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
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VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
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