Thank you for all your suggestions, Ronni.  I am afraid no revival seems
possible so a new one it is.

Regards,
Jennifer

On 20 October 2014 14:42, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote:

> If at this point you still have the white screen, restore the iPod using
> the restore function in iTunes under the Summary tab (this will erase
> everything on the iPod and put it at factory settings).
>
> Don't disconnect or eject the iPod until the restore is totally done.
>
> After you think it's done, wait another five minutes.
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>
>
> On 20 Oct 2014, at 2:21 pm, Jennifer Lefroy <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Hello Ronni,
>
> Is it in disk mode when the screen is light again?  If not, how do I tell?
> I am not sure if it has any significance but there is a very light spot in
> the bottom left hand corner.
>
> Regards,
> Jennifer
>
> On 20 October 2014 08:07, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jennifer,
>>
>> An added step to what I previously mentioned, is worth a try.
>> From Apple Support:
>>
>>    - Try putting the iPod into disk mode:
>>       - Reset the device (press the Sleep and Volume Down buttons
>>       simultaneously until the display turns black—about eight seconds).
>>       - When the display turns black, hold down the Volume Down and
>>       Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the device enters Disk mode.
>>    - While the device is in disk mode, sync it to iTunes and try to
>>    restore.
>>
>>
>> http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3474
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>
>>
>> On 20 Oct 2014, at 7:06 am, Jennifer Lefroy <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, Ronni.  It is "Dead as Dodo" then I think.  A new one it is.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Jennifer
>>
>> On 19 October 2014 21:55, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Jennifer,
>>>
>>> The Nano 'White Screen of Death" -
>>> *Hold the home button* - then while *still holding down the home button*
>>> - *hold volume up button* - then while *still holding those buttons* -
>>> go and *hold the power off* *button* and *hold that until you see the
>>> apple logo.*
>>>
>>> If this does not work... The Nano is dead... probably the best option is
>>> to purchase a new iPod?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>>
>>>
>>> On 19 Oct 2014, at 9:37 pm, Jennifer Lefroy <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>
>>> I have tried all the suggested Apple Support tricks to rescue my iPod
>>> nano 6 which shows a white or black screen.  (I suspect my propensity to
>>> drop it is responsible.)
>>>
>>> I note they say that if all the suggestions fail, it may need to be
>>> serviced.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know if this is a reasonable option or should I cut my
>>> losses and buy a new one? (It is long out of warranty.)
>>>
>>> I will be grateful for any opinions.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Jennifer
>>>
>>>
>
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