I accidentally unplugged my iPod before it was "safe", now it won't turn on. Is there a way to fix it myself?

I accidentally unplugged my iPod before it was "safe", now it won't turn on. Is there a way to fix it myself?
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plug it back up and it should reset or you can reset it throgh iTunes if that dont work
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