Ipod 4.1 updates hangs at end

im trying to update my ipod touch 2g to iOS 4.1 but when it is almost done it just sits there forever. any ideas?

5 r's didnt do anything (u linked to nano not touch BTW) and as for the updating my ipod doesnt leave restore mode , only to start restoring bt then hang. i don't even get an error message
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