15" Studio Display ?

I was wondering if there is anyway to fix/save a 15" Apple Studio Display (LCD with Blue Back) there is one for sale but it has the display cord cut off.

I don't understand why are these monitors so hard to find ?
The monitors in general or that particular part?
That monitor was discontinued 6 years ago. In people years that's like, what, 70 years old?
If people are like me they may keep it until it breaks in which case they are not going to list it anywhere but take it to recycling. If you're not into cosseting old equipment and being patient with foibles like me then you've probably bought a 23" replacement 5 years ago and sold the thing back then.
I also think the early generation LCD was more likely to fail (new technology). Fewer survivors these days.
A specialized cable for an officially obsolete monitor isn't an in-demand item. I can't think how a monitor cable could really fail unless your cat chews through it or you are constantly moving the monitor 30 times a day. In other words, even 6 years ago I doubt you could walk into an Apple store and find a whole shelf of the things.
You could try an Apple repair place. I contacted one recently about a replacement fan for my G4. I think they quoted me about $70 - if they could still find one. I went to a local used computer store and got one for $10. In other words, you could try Apple and probably find it would cost an arm and a leg for a part for a monitor most people would find cramped by modern standards.
There's a few computer stores like [http://www.quecomputers.com>
I side with Grant. There's probably a reason why the cable was cut off.
I own a 29 year old Toyota Corolla. You can't find anything for it these days that is other than a regular replacement that fits many model cars like an oil filter or fan belt. I think the last time I replaced an alternator I got the last one in stock in the state and that was after calling around 3 big parts distributor companies. For other parts I have no option except junkyards, except even there they do not keep cars that old. The last time I needed a bumper I had to get one shipped from Texas and it was only one of two in the country I found online (the other was in California).

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