IPod classic won't go Disk Mode

My iPod classic has a red cross and won't go to Disk Mode. Does this means my iPod died and I need to buy a new one?

Charge it up fully. Toggle the hold switch. Try getting into diagnostics mode again. See Corrupt iPod classic.
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  • IPod classic is stuck in disk mode yet says please insert a disk when plugged in

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    See Corrupt iPod classic.
    tt2

  • 120 GB Ipod Classic wont go into Disk Mode

    Well Apple Community, My Ipod Wont go into Disk Mode at all, Ive tried a good few times with the steps on the Apple Web site but it just wont work. Any1 Know Anything on how to fix this?

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    iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1463
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1372
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
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    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3784647?start=0&tstart=0
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    If you try to restore and get a1429 error message, read this Apple Support Article
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1372
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