Screen is f'd
 

Is there a fix? Thanks for any input.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8ef4358b21.jpg

copious quantities of cash will get it going again

take it to the dealer

Would like to avoid the dealer at all cost $$$$
Anybody have any other info. that may be helpful?

I can understand this :rolf:

If/when this happens to mine, I will attempt to purchase a new screen and replace it myself. You can find the LCD panels on ebay (there's one on there now for $70 shipped from China, item #201161757392). IIRC, the panels are made by LG. While LG is a South Korean company, they do have a manufacturing plant in China.

There are instructions online (eg, youtube) for how to remove the comand unit and then the pop-up screen assembly.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-7-LCD-T...-/271926628053
Easy to fit yoursef. You can find instructions on U Tube

my mistake, was assuming it's a new car and under warranty

This type of problem, on an LCD screen, normally means the screen driver board has gone bad. In a TV, the screen driver board is easily replaced but costs in the $70 range. This board is usually on the back of the LCD screen itself since it has some very fine ribbon cable with many connections but only a few connectors. It powers the lines and columns and each of the three colors. Best bet is to find a used screen on E bay or at out of a wreck.

Thanks for everyone's help. I will order a panel from ebay and let u guys know how it goes