my digital camera LCD screen has vertical lines; any home fixes?

[redman2000]

my olympus m43 LCD screen has vertical lines.

it just developed them; one day fine, next day lines. model is e-p2. about 9 months old. lines do not appear on photos or thru the optional evf.

any ideas why this happened or a possible home fix. I don not relish the idea of waiting for a long repair turnaround (I've heard way too many horror stories about olympus repair).

as a side question I received this a gift so I don't know if I can find the bill from my sister - can it be sent in with just the warranty card?

THANKS

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3112/olympuslcdverticallines.jpg

[mjavor]

I have the same problem. Did you ever get it fixed or did you just buy a new one?

[Daijoubu]

If you're handy, try replacing the LCD unit, could be a damaged flex cable or bad connection, they usually go for about $30 or so.

Unless of course if it's still under warranty, even if you can't find the receipt, they can go by manufactured date based on the serial no.

[hdom]

Had the same problem on my ipod once, lasted a while so I even got the LCD to replace and then it went away by itself.

Google should give you some ideas on what to try.

[Dwight10]

Take advice from an electrician or an expert. They can help you to get rid from this problem.