Previous iPod software

Does anyone know how to do a clean install of previous versions of iPod software on the units? When I hit "Restore" in iTunes, it brings it to the current version which is 1.3.1. This version seems to have coincided with my iPod screen suddenly going blank so I'm hoping that reverting will give me my menus back.

NP.
Remember, just in case someone tells you to "Google" it and download software that's online, it won't work as you have to had bought this from Apple, and of course, it would be stealing.
Not that YOU were going to do that, just trying to avoid that pitfall.
Scott

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