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Blank screen on Apple Classic Ipod??Please Help!!

Pleeeeease help!!
I bought the boyf a Apple Classic 80gb Ipod for xmas. He hasnt put it down & been adding music,films etc..well last night the screen froze on the menu screen..
I looked on net & the advice from apple site said toggle hold switch on the top & press & hold the menu & centre button untill the apple logo appears.well it unlocked but screen went completly blank..cannot get anything on. Tried charging it etc...any idea? dont wanna take it to a shop to be looked at just yet if its something we can do here!

Thanks for your help.
2010 is my DO IT year! grow own bits,savvy shopping,organised!!Get a hobby!!! be fit!! be happy!!
Saving all change & paying off debts!!
constantly looking to save money!!! all help needed!!

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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    tried pressing menu and centre again?
  • sco0ter
    sco0ter Posts: 2,476 Forumite
    Connect it to the charger and do the same process again.. It can take 4-5 times to work
  • fully charge the battery, keep it plugged in and then reset.

    Other than that, i'd take it back to the shop - it'll still be in warrenty
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  • Well..i tried those..searched on the net for few things..we have a slot of 15 mins with the Apple Genius @ the shop tomo! gee! like a child he is!!
    2010 is my DO IT year! grow own bits,savvy shopping,organised!!Get a hobby!!! be fit!! be happy!!
    Saving all change & paying off debts!!
    constantly looking to save money!!! all help needed!!
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