Ipod classic white screen

already did the 5Rs, my ipod can still sync w/ itunes, can play music but the screen is still in white.
i've tried giving it to the authorized service center but to my disappointment they said it's out of warranty since they diagnosed it as an "lcd problem" apparently, according to them, apple does not repair this kind of problem and does not replace LCDs of ipod. hence the only options is to trade it to a new ipod which would cost me bout buying a brand new ipod.
can anyone has other alternative?
does apple really do not service replacement parts?

Hello psi3984,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
can anyone has other alternative?
You can opt to either send it into a third party repair company or purchase the replacement part and do the job yourself using the guides provided at [ifixit|http://www.ifixit.com>.
Just do a Google search for "ipod repair" and you should receive a plethora of sites that can assist you.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=ipod+repair&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=a86 c207b1c79523e
B-rock

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