My iPod Nano 5th gen is broken, and I need some help fixing it!

I have a iPod Nano 5th gen, and it is currently broken. When I play a song it usually pops up and at the bottom it shows the length of the song. Now when I play music it pops up and at the bottom it shows the volume control. I tried to switch it back by hitting the central circle button, but it immediately switched it back to volume control. Sometimes the menu button will work but now I usually have to hit the menu button a few times for it to work. I have run out of ideas so if anyone has some please share. Thanks!

You need to get it serviced. The click wheel is damaged.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipod
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Contact the manufacturer. Check with them to determine if the issue is with them.

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