my ipod touch 5th generation won't turn on.

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I had this exact problem. I have a gen 5, I left it on charge overnight and when I woke up it wouldn't turn on no matter what I did, and computers wouldn't recognise it.

I tried holding down both the lock button and home button (like reset) except I held them for a lot longer than necessary, probably about 5 minutes, then the apple logo appeared, and it stayed like this for about 20 minuntes until it worked.

I hope this helps

Thank you soooo much!! I had the same problem and was about to return it, but I did that and it turned back on, except the whole proccess took about 2mins haha :'D <3333

This worked for me on an IPOD 5th generation today. I held both buttons for about a minute and the apple appeared. Main screen came up in about 20 seconds.

Thank you sara I would had to Pay another $216 plus tax.Thank you.

I had your problem and used the second suggestion. I held the home and power button for about a minute and a half and it came back on without resetting it.

Thank you for your help!

Thanks!!!!! That Helped Me!!!!! May God Bless All Of You And Your Days!!!!! And Your Week!!!!! (a) (a) (a) :]

I Also have this proble, but my home button is stuck in and i am using the access key thing which is essentially an on screen home button. So i only have the lock button which wont reset it - really dont want to have to pay (as my cover has expired) but i really dont know what to do - any suggestions?

Try:

Turn on without Home/Power Button