Q: iPod 5 Shut down and won't turn back on plus broken home button.

Try:                                               

- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on           

Ignore the reset and when it says place the iPod in recovery mode

Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:

For PC

RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode

or

http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/

If necessary:

Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot

and                                          

RecBoot tip

RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:       

Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click

For MAC or PC       

The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella

Installs blootware on PC too

- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.

- Try another cable              

- Try on another computer                                                       

- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar