Its the backlight power supply, I looked at one for a freind, in Uk, same problem, have not been able to get new parts. If you look very closely, in a dim lit room, you will be able to see the picture, just. need a cct board to fix, usually on board with power supply, You might have more luck trying to get one than me.
SD
February 2012
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