IPod blue flickering screen

Hi,
I have a problem with my iPod 2nd generation 2 Gb.
When I switch it on, almost everytime my screen is unreadable. More specifically, my screen shows a _marineblue background_ with _lightblue horizontal lines through it constantly flickering_. Everytime I want to listen to a specific song, I have to select it blindly, listening to the clicks of the clickwheel. The only moment I can use my iPod normally, is when I've put it on my music system (so I don't connect it with the little output jack, but with the data piece, or whatever it is called, lol). Did or does anyone also encounter this problem or does someone know what to do? Please answaer me, I want to know if I have to buy a new iPod or not.
Thanks in advance

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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