SDRAM test reinstallation

I had to do an SDRAM test on my Ipod, which passed. However, when I try to reset, it won't happen. I tried toggling the hold switch, and then resetting, pushing the Menu and center button for over 6 seconds, again with no luck. How can I get it started without having to do a reinstall? Or, if I have to do a reinstall, how do I backup all my data beforehand?
Thanks - Caroline Pyne

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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when you disconnected your battery did you lose all your songs and movies?
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Hey karenj37
Try putting the iPod in Disk Mode; the first article will help with that process. After that then go through the process of restoring the iPod to get it back to a factory default and then you should be able to use it like normal again.
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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at this point i use windows to safely remove the ipod after which it takes about another min for the ipod to pull up the language selection screen.
then when i plug it back in it takes around another 5 min to show up in itunes (does'nt matter is itunes is open or closed) or itune may not open at all but the ipod still appears in My Computer.
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iPod is 5th gen with video 30GB 2006 ver. (also when i got it)
no warranty anymore.
what i want to know is if my ipod needs repair and how much it will cost

well i am pretty sure the hard drive is dead.
my disk checks indicate alot of bad sectors.
so does anyone know how much a repair will cost?
i really like this 30GB the new classic models start at 80GB and cost $250 which is too expensive and i have no need for such space. my entire collection only spans between 7-8GB and i don't even keep a third of that on my ipod right now its only 271 songs. however 30GB offered plenty of future expansion room so thats why i got it.
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the 5R's
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Hi, yes I tried that article - it doesnt work. I found an article yesterday about putting the ipod into diagnostics, here are the results;
FLASH; checksum=0xBB8e
RTC CALIBRATION; Diff=51
USB Test - No Cable
KEYPAD TEST - Pass
WHEEL;
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Reg1=a516013a
Reg2=8000023a
Reg3=8005033a
Reg4=8000043a
Reg5=8001053a
WHEEL PASS
HEADPHONE PASS
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1BAT PASS
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SDRAM TEST;
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SDRAM in full test

This morning I turned on my iPod . The top of the screen is black and says SDRAM Full Test. The rest of the screen says "Please wait... RUN: BL on PASS: BL blink FAIL: BL off. Reset to continue. I purchase this in 2006 is really old but this is only the second time in years this happen and the first time was in 2006.
I have toggle on and off. I also have follow direction to push on center wheel and menu for 10 seconds with no luck. I can not tell if it is charged. I also plug into the computer and it is not recognized. I also have a old Mac Pro 10. 4 so can't download Itunes.
I have been thinking about a new lap top maybe I need to retire all my old stuff but it works for me.
I have tried to reset my iPod numerous times, and even looked on this site to make sure I was doing it right, and it will not respond. I even tried to connect it to my computer and nothing happened. I left my iPod at home hoping maybe the battery would die, and it has been on for several hours and will not come off this screen. I don't know how I got to this screen or how to get rid of it. Can someone please help me?

A Reset is what you need to do. Sounds like you tried already, but be sure to do it precisely as described in this document
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I went to diagnostic mode and am doing the SDRAM Full Test but the screen says Please wait... then RUN: BL on then PASS BL blink and then FAIL BL off and then says Reset to continue. Do i just leave it like that till it does something? Will this burn into the screen?

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