HT1212 what do you do if the restore button doesnt work?

If anyone can help i would really like to know what to do if the restore button doesn't work. I have been locked out of my ipod for months.

recovery mode
open itunes on computer
plug cable into computer not iOS device
turn device off
hold home button and plug cable into IOS device.  do not release home button until an itunes graphic appears on IOS device.
look to computer should have message about recovery mode click ok and restore
Peace, Clyde
if u need an article see
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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