How do I fix a whiteout screen on iPhone 4

[iMore Question]

My phone screen has gone all white

 

[bamf-hacker]

Wow... The iPhone 4 is really old. It might not be fixable. I would try to plug it into iTunes and get a backup, then restore the phone through iTunes to see if that helps. More than likely though the phone might need to be replaced.

 

[gordonbrowntech]

Do a manual reset, or buy a new iPhone. Sending this for repair will not be worth it

 

[Tartarus]

First of all, hold the power and volume button down for 10 seconds. If the phone starts and you can use it, that's a happy ending.

If not: follow the steps in the previous replies.