Can't reset iPod Photo 30GB

My iPod froze today for the first time.
I tried the reset steps and I tried toggling the hold switch. Nothing happens.
The iPod is stuck on the main menu screen. The backlight goes out after a few seconds (normal) but I can't get the iPod to do anything.
I plugged it in to the power source and to the computer, which recognizes it and let's me eject it. But still nothing....
Any advice? Thanks!

Greetings Robert,
Welcome to the discussions.
If a reset has not helped, then I would do a full restore.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983
You will lose all of your songs and settings and have to resync with iTunes after the restore.
If a restore does not help, I would format the iPod using Disk Utility. I have done the format w/ zero option under Disk Utlility before to an iPod mini to bring it back to life. Your iPod needs to be in Disk Mode to do this procedure.
Hope this helps.
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