My 5th gen nano is stuck in hold mode. Toggling the switch does not work, help!

I've tried everything suggested on apples website, and nothing is working.  My ipod is stuck in hold mode. I've tried toggling the switch, that doesn't work, I've tried pressing select/play, it is unresponsive. I've tried restoring to factory defaults, and also uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes. Please help.

It's likely a hardware malfunction with the lock switch itself.  Either way, you'll need to have the iPod serviced either by Apple or a third party repair company.
There is no other way to troubleshoot this issue.  Sorry.
B-rock

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