IPhone 3GS Backlight

I have iPhone 3GS, yesterday I was playing a game and the backlight just turned off. I restarded the phone, when it turned back on, i pressed home button and backlight turned on for like 0,5 seconds. I don't know what to do. I was reading that you should replace lcd, but I think that it's not good solution because backlight sometimes flashes. What should I do?

You should get it serviced by Apple, they will replace the complete device if you decide to pay the service fee:
Out-of-Warranty Service
If you own an iPhone that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will service your iPhone for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below.
iPhone model
Out-of-Warranty Service
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c,
iPhone 5
$269
iPhone 4S
$199
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 3G, Original iPhone
$149
A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if service is arranged through Apple and requires shipping. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.
copied from Apple - Support - Service Answer Center

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