Hold switch doesn't work....can i fix it?

I just went and got my ipod repaired but they just gave me a brand new one and the hold switch DID work...for the frist day. then it worked occasionally, and now it dooesn't work at all and i've had it for ABOUT a week. can i fix it myself or should i give it back to them to be repaired or to get ANOTHER new one?

I, personally, wouldn't tempt fate and risk invalidating your warranty - just take it back!!

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