What do I do when the backlight on my ipod won't go on?

Answer by  kmott (188)

Try restarting the iPod by simultaneously holding down its center button and the menu button (at the top of the scroll wheel). If that doesn't work you may have a defective screen. This is easy to replace. Simply buy a kit online which provides both the screen and required tools.

Answer by  StaticCling (42)

It is most likely a burned out bulb, or perhaps a problem with the wiring (perhaps a factory error). While it would be possible to fix it by yourself, it would be better to send it to the manufacturer for repair or replacement.

Answer by  minoty (27)

reboot the iPod: first turn the hold button on and off next hold the menu button and the center button of the click wheel at the same time.

Answer by  Antony (169)

You can do a Power drain. It means turn off your ipod,remove the headphone wire and take out the battery. Now press and hold the power button for 20 to 30 seconds. Then put the battery back in and turn on your ipod. It will work. This troubleshooting also applicable to all the electronic items.

Answer by  mcr666 (362)

You probably need a new light in it. Take it to the Apple store and they should be able to replace it for you.

Answer by  raja007 (23)

please select the setting option your ipod. you select display settings. it self have option "backlight" settings. Did you want "on" please select on. Then it will go to "on"

Answer by  Anonymous

Help i have the sameee thing!! but i dont want to open my ipod nano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!