Ipod nano stuck on locked

Help! My 1st gen ipod nano is stuck in the locked position and I can't get it to turn on. I've tried everything, but to no avail. I've toggled the hold switch and tried resetting it, I've connected it to my macbook and updated the ipod as well as restoring it. But the padlock icon is still present. My ipod doesn't turn on at all. And when I connect it to the computer, it is stuck on the language selection screen. I've tried everything. I'm currently traveling overseas, so I can't just pop into an apple store - plus it's out of warranty anyways.
Any ideas on what I can try? Please help!

Juiceejuice: I have the exact same problem.. I did the factory restore too, and i think it at least restored because I too am now stuck on the language selection screen. the padlock icon is still on though, and the scroll buttons don't work. Did you get it get it figured out? If so, how?

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