HT1363 my IPod Classic 160GB. hold switch stuck to "hold"

Have already "restored" the factory settings yet the hold switch doesn't seem to function. It remains locked regardless of how many times I slide it? Any thoughts?  Padre

A restore would have ruled out the possibility of corrupted software/data. So at this point, we can be certain that the hold switch is faulty and needs to be replaced. Either that or replace the entire iPod.
Here is Apple's repair pricing.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/
There are also third party services out there that will cost less. Just Google for "iPod repair" and you should get a number of hits.
B-rock

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