IPod Touch - continuously cycles Apple logo on and off - otherwise works

iPod Touch first model, 32 GB. this unit works fine, has latest OS updates and re-sets.
Still, when I turn it off it doesn't sit quietly - it cycles the Apple logo on and off continuously whether on charge or not. No way I've found to have it break the logo on-off cycle - repeats endlessly.
If I hold the "on" button the cycle will stop and the unit will turn on and run fine. When I turn it off the Apple logo (boot up) image begins to cycle (on for several seconds, off for several seconds) - continuously.
This unit has all latest updates, has been re-set, etc. Nothing seems to work to stop this blinking cycle. If not on charge the unit will run down completely. Pls. Help

thanks for your suggestion about using the power and "home" buttons at the same time to reset the unit. I've tried that route also many times with no change in the cycling activity. If I release the home button and hold the power button the Touch will turn on and function as normal. But no reset - restore with my Mac and iTunes, or solo, will stop this up and down cycling. It's right beside me now doing "it's thing."
STILL need help to cease this cycling until the battery either runs down or I place it on charge - at which time the cycling resumes.
Strange thing is that the unit works totally normally with mail, apps, internet, etc. when it's on, and it seems to turn off when asked - but then it starts this "reboot" activity endlessly.
Really will appreciate help with this - local Genius bar guy had no answer - "trade it in" he said.

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