iPod nano does not turn on there is a white screen. What happened?

Hi, DorianSigmaChi.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

I would first start with resetting the iPod. Here is an article that walks you through the process.

How to reset iPod

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1320

I am not sure what model iPod nano you have, so I will include a couple troubleshooting resources.

iPod nano (6th generation): Hardware troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3474

iPod Troubleshooting Assistants

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/

Hope that helps,

Jason H.