IPod mini stuck on hold

My mini is locked and I cannot get the hold to turn off. I have tried restoring it several times and nothing. When the restore is complete, I get the language menu on the screen, but I cannot navigate with the click wheel. I can sync and add/remove songs from it in iTunes, but still I cannot operate any of the buttons. Once I disconnet the usb cable, it will auto shutoff after a couple of minutes and I cannot get it to power back on unless I plug it back in. I have tried and let it sit to drain the battery before recharging and restoring, no luck.
Dell 4600 Windows XP Pro 1.5gb ram
Dell 4600 Windows XP Pro 1.5gb ram

The slider might have become disconnected from the switch inside. If it was me I would open it and see if I could put it back on or investigate if the switch itself was still working. However I am comfortable doing stuff like that.
On the other hand, if the iPod is completely unusable as it is, you don't have much to lose.
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