In trying to fix the hold switch, I discovered a problem that can't be fixed---at least, i don't see where a replacement part is available. The white plastic frame for the slide switch was broken at its weakest points, at either side of the cross piece that forms one long side of the opening for the slider. If that is broken, then the slider can easily slip out of effective contact with the actually switch and the switch cannot be manipulated. The best I could do was to set the iPod off hold and remove the external slider so that there is at least marginal access to the internal switch. This is not really an easy to use switch now, but at least the iPod is usable.