Ipod Mini Screen is blank but lit.

I have an Ipod Mini about 18 months old. Recently the screen lights up but is totally blank, no apple logo, no menus, etc.
Reset does not do anything. Totally discharging the battery
and then trying reset does nothing.
I tried to update the internal software but the only option
available is "Restore", "Update" is grayed out. I can hear the songs, just no way to choose one.
Can anyone help?

Coolsdad wrote:
I am having the same problem.
My extended warranty ran out about 4 months ago.
I can no longer even access the music, as I can't
tell what function is being highlighted.
Coolsdad wrote:
I am having the same problem.
My extended warranty ran out about 4 months ago.
I can no longer even access the music, as I can't
tell what function is being highlighted.
Right now I am pretty ticked at my Ipod mini too. The screen lights up but there is no words or anything, I cant see what I'm highlighting and on top of everything its warranty went out a long time ago.

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