Ipod nano 4g works good as locked. turns off when unlocked

works good as locked. turns off when unlocked

If you have the Hold switch ON and it's connected to power, the iPod is ON... What happens when you disconnect it like that? Does it stay on for any length of time? Does it immediately turn OFF?
If it immediately (or within a few seconds) turns OFF, I'm not sure what's going on with the Hold switch, but your battery is probably worn out and not holding a charge.
If it stays ON, you are saying it will turn OFF if you move the Hold switch to the OFF position?

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