HT201263 tried the restore but it wont restore- just get the black screen with the plug into i tunes

does anyone know how to get it to restore? I have tried but it wont restore and keeps going to the black screen with the cord plug into i tunes

You can also try placing the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs and then restore
Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella

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