T60 14" SCREEN HAS DEVELOPED A FADED BAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN.

Hello all,
I have a T60 14"  which has developed a constant faded bar at the bottom. the bar is about 10cm in height and makes the screen look like it has two contrast settings. Upper screen is normal and lower faded area looks in high contrast. The faded bar has a constant height of about 10cm from left to right of the screen. I have tested the laptop on external screens and they all work fine which leads me to believe that it is an issue with the screen or something in the screen assembly. It also flickers on occasion.
I have posted a picture for all to see at the link below and would be very greatful if someone can point me in the right direction.
http://yfrog.com/j804032010072j
By the way, the laptop is no longer under warranty it expired 6 weeks ago just my luck!
Id appreciate any help on this. Thanks in advance.

Hi brij001,
Welcome to the forum!
 I think it's the lcd screen that needs to be replaced, my Mac had developed exact same issue, of course it was under warranty and therefore apple replaced the screen.
Another senior and very helpful member ajkula66 [George] is a thinkpad expert, he will probably better tell you what exactly is wrong with it.
Hope it helps. 
Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
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