IPod nano 4th generation backlight no longer works.

After 2 years of faithful service my iPod nono no longer allows me to view the screen without the help of a bright light pointed at the screen. I tried the 5 'Rs' in the manual, it is fully charged, plays as it always has but without the backlight. Please help.

If the 5 R's didn't address the issue, it's likely hardware related, meaning you'll need to have your iPod serviced in order to gain full functionality of it again.
Otherwise, it's time to start saving for a new iPod.
B-rock

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