2nd Gen Ipod Touch screen just went dim

I had the same problem with my 2nd gen. touch & here's my fix.

My problem was a hardware issue as the fix indicated. Most likely "chip creep", whereas a connection worked its way out.

After viewing some disassembled pics from the net, I saw that there is a flat ribbon cable that connects the backlight to a logic board, which I can only suspect worked-out, being I did not remove cover.

Fix - I layed the ipod glass side down on a towel down on a hard flat surface (so not over-flex the LCD, glass or circuit board,etc) using my thumb, applied enough pressure to moderatley flex the rear cover to re-insert the connection. I pressed 5 places. 1st at the very center, then 4 "corners" at about an inch down from the top & bottom & 3/4" from the sides. flipped it over & screen was lit like new.

FYI: Apple does have some support here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2771, but they do not address hardware issues for this.

Caution: Dont press crazy hard as this may or may not work for you.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

Very happy to see it work.

My daughter came downstairs ten minutes later, though, and says it's dim again.

hmmm...

I have exactly the same problem and mine has been dim for about a year and a half now and I have just about managed. I read somewhere on the internet that it is a problem with the backlight, and because this is built into the screen you need to replace the whole screen. I don't know if this is right but it is about the only proper solution I have found on the internet.

markfromperkasies fix did work on my ipod touch 2nd generation. Also, the reason it does this is because the backlight wire is loose. if you take it to a repair shop it will cost you over a 100 dollars to fix it. like i said markfromperkasie's idea worked perfectly and once you get the back light working again you just have to care for it very carefully, dont drop it or throw it, dont even throw it on something that is soft like a pile clothes or your bed even. eventually you will have to replace it.

I have recently started using my ipod touch 2nd gen again, with ios 4.2.1 already onboard. Fine for about a week then last night dark screen, no extended warranty so came here for answers.

Wondered if alternative to opening up device is available yet

Restored via itunes today but no backlight still

Any advice would be a great help

Try holding the power button and home button together until it asks you to shut the ipod touch off. DONT TURN IT OFF THOUGH! CANCEL AND GO BACK TO THE HOME SCREEN AFTER. Wait about two minutes then press the home button. It should be nice and bright again. I was just trying stuff and that worked. I hope this helps :-) if not I hope you do find a way to fix it :-)

Try holding the power button and home button together until it asks you to shut the ipod touch off. DONT TURN IT OFF THOUGH! CANCEL AND GO BACK TO THE HOME SCREEN AFTER. Wait about two minutes then press the home button. It should be nice and bright again. I was just trying stuff and that worked. I hope this helps :-) if not I hope you do find a way to fix it :-)

EXACT same problem here, touch is unresponsive and it sometimes resses stuff at random. When i stop in the middle of sliding to unlock, the bar would spazz out...

Sounds crazy, but it sure worked 4 me!! Think of it as iPod Acupuncture :-)

BIG thanx !!!