My nephews kindle fire hd 2nd gen screen won't light up, need help

what screen and what instructions

Yes, Kindle is a name used for all the Amazon tablets and e-readers.

Kindle 2, 4, 5, 7, 8
Kindle DX
Kindle Touch
Kindle paperwhite (1,2,3 generation)
Kindle Voyage
Kindle Oasis
Kindle FIre 7
Kindle Fire HD 6, 7, 8, 8.9, 10
Kindle Fire HDX 7, 8.9

And I probably missed some in here.

More information is available on the Amazon website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357190

Hope that helps!

A new, free software update available for your Kindle Fire HD 7" (2nd Generation). This update automatically downloads and installs on your Kindle Fire when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then tap More.

1. Download & Install Software Updates Automatically.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then tap Sync. The software update automatically downloads in the background, and installs after the download is complete and the device is asleep. Your Kindle Fire will restart during the software update. After the restart, the message"Kindle is upgrading" will appear on the screen.

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Ruby, try pressing and holding on button or you will have to reset.
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Refer to the following Amazon resource:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200317150

For the Amazon Fire HD 8.9:

User Guides for Kindle Fire HD 8 9 2nd Generation

https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/Kindle_Fire_HD_8.9_4G_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf

Good luck.

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