Ipod stuck in disk mode...help!!!

hi
my ipod is stuck in disk mode and i cant get it out. it also doesnt appear in my computer or on itunes!!
i have tried resetting it using menu/selct but that has not worked.
i have tried draining the battery but that has not worked.
what should i do??
please help!!

Hi Ryan,
Just hold down the menu button & the center
button simultaneously until you see the little
Apple Logo appear, you should be o.k after that.

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