I have a gray screen with white lines at the top

I have a gray screen with white lines at the top  what does that mean?

Hi,
Time to take it to an Apple store or Apple certified repair provider.
iPod Nano support here.  http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/
Carolyn 

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