Q: ipod classic no display
Resetting makes the screen light up- nothing else.
iPod classic, Other OS
Posted on Feb 2, 2016 2:51 PM
I think your LCD has gone bad, although the rest of the iPod may be operational. Depending on your specific iPod model (and where you live), Apple may no longer provide repair service your iPod. This document has details
Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support
However, you may find independent electronics repair businesses in your area with Apple expertise who can perform the repair (even if Apple does not), by doing an Internet search.
I have alot of purchased music on this
If it still appears in iTunes when connected, you can transfer songs purchased from iTunes Store to your iTunes library (if the songs do not already exist there), using the command from iTunes menu bar, File -> Devices -> Transfer Purchases from [name of iPod]. Alternately, you can download past purchases again from the iTunes Store Purchased screen.
Download your past purchases - Apple Support
If there are other songs on the iPod that are not already in your iTunes library on the computer, iTunes syncing is typically in one direction only, from iTunes library to iPod. However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer. If you do an Internet search on something like "ipod transfer music," you should get some useful links. Once the song files are on your computer's drive, add them to your iTunes library.
Posted on Feb 3, 2016 10:48 PM