My ipod touch 5g home button wont work no matter what i try!

Ive tried everything apple said to do and all the concepts, like rubbing alcohol! im not sure what to do. Please help!

Try:
http://snapguide.com/guides/calibrate-your-home-button/?utm_expid=69945963-15
fix for Home button
iPhone Home Button Not Working or Unresponsive? Try This Fix
- If you have iOS 5 and later you can turn on Assistive Touch it add the Home and other buttons to the iPods screen. Settings>General>Accessibility>Assistive Touch
- If not under warranty Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
You can do it at an Apple store by making an appointment:
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
or send it in to Apple. See:
Service Answer Center - iPod
- There are third-party places like the following that will repair the Home button. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens

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