Ipod shut off and home button does not work

Question

So my friends iPod shut off and her home button doesn't work, and if plugged in wont turn on either? We tried the alcohol method but it did not work, anyone have any suggestions on what to do. ( her warranty is also expired)

Answer 1

Try:                                               
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on           
Ignore the reset and when it says place the iPod in recovery mode
Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC      
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and                                          
RecBoot tip
RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:       
Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click
For MAC or PC       
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
Installs blootware on PC too
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable              
- Try on another computer                                                       
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar