Ipod screen lights up but is blank. can't turn it off. what can i do?

ipod touch 4th generation screen light up but the screen is blank. we cannot turn it off. any suggestions?

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.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Then the SIM may have failed. Try removing and re-inserting it. If that doesn't fix it, you will have to get the SIM replaced by your carrier.

My iPhone 4s doesn't work. i can not swipe to open it or to even turn it off. what can i do??????

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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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iTunes: Restoring iOS software
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My I pod crashed and now displays a blank yellow screen i can't switch it off what can I do.

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My iPad mini hang and I can't turn it off, what should I do?

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Hi mafiose15,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Restoring your iPod to factory settings is the best way to try and get it back to working order. You can use the instructions below to restore it:
How to restore iPod
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
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