HELP! My ipod mini has a problem

when i trun on my ipod, the screen turns blank after a few seconds. what should i do?

is the screen going blank, or does the backlighting simply turn off?
there is a setting on the ipod to control how long the backlight stays on (if that is your problem)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61143

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Hello jbass54,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried some of the basics yet such as trying a different connector cable or simply plugging the iPod into different ports? Perhaps try and reset the iPod with it connected to your PC. To do this, toggle the hold switch on and off, then press and hold the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together until the Apple logo appears. You may want to attempt this a few times for good measure.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363
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[iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows|http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369]
As well as this one.
[iPod appears in Windows but not in iTunes|http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1363]
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Apple will replace your battery (if its within one year of purchase, no receipt needed, just the SERIAL # on the back of your mini), and you can get repair for FREE, just $32 for shipping and handling, OR you can, if an Apple store is near your home or in your town, take it to them, and get a REPLACEMENT mini on the spot, for FREEEEE!!!
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