What about an iPod touch 5

Well you can't not restore it but you can backup all of your data and then reset it here is a link:

http://mp3.wonderhowto.com/how-to/reset-your-ipod-touch-without-losing-all-your- stuff-315535/

I hope this helps,

kjvnasa

If the iPod's screen says disabled then you can't back up the iPod.

You also can't backup if your connect to a computer which you have not synced to before with the passcode on the iPod.