Why is my nano frozen?

Hi
Even though my nano has not be plugged in to a computer in days, everytime i turn it on, the DISC MODE ok to disconnect appears. I can not remove or turn off and have to wait for the battery to run out, then recharge and try again. This as worked once but now its happenning every time. Can you help?

The reset procedure is the way to "unfreeze" an iPod.
How to reset the iPod if it appears frozen or doesn't respond.
It may take quite a few attempts and is best done connected to power.
If this doesn't work, and the issue persists, try restoring the iPod to factory settings.

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