iPod touch broken home button

[masucci2]

help i have a 2nd gen ipod touch with a broken home button. by broken i mean my 2 year old threw it and cracked the screen. i ordered a new one and upon replacing the glass i found the gold spring broken off the circuit board. is this repairable or should i get her a new one

 

[Ultimates]

I would bring it to an Apple store for a start.

 

[dalzmc]

or

or if you were desperate, jailbreak and use activator

 

[masucci2]

How could I jailbreak it without a home button?

 

[ppcg4mac]

How could I jailbreak it without a home button?

Im not sure, but i think iFixit sells a home button for your device.