My iPod touch keeps locking itself, HELP!

Recently my iPod touch (2nd generation) would not lock when I'd push the button. Now I'll be using it or an app and it will lock itself time and time again! Anytime I unlock it, it relocks by itself and when I do unlock it, then the power off comes on the screen. I've never had any problems with it before. I've tried restarting it but it just goes and does the same thing! It's gotten to the point where it's just too much of a hassle to even try and use it. Suggestions??

Try the standard fixes:
- Reset. Nothing is lost
Force an app to close: Hold down the On/Off button for a few seconds until a red slider appears,
then hold down the Home button until the app quits.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod
If still problem that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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