My screen is really dim... Hmmm

So my phone got a little wet this week in the rain. I lost all audio and video/imaging abilities. I dried my phone out for the week, in a bag of rice, which I have heard workes great. That seemed to do the trick for my audio, because it has come back. But now my problem seems to be my screen. Some visibility has returned, but it is very, very dim (can only be seen under a lamp or other light). Could this mean that my LCD isn't functioning correctly, or would it be another problem? Any help is greatly appreciated.

ok here is the problem
most people think the bag of rice will help you with water damaged
wrong!!!, ok not 100% wrong but 98% wrong
i fix iphones or buy broken iphones for parts
so i notice that water + electrical component = rust
specially copper or connectors + water = rust 100%
i always trying to say to people
after water damage
turn it off
dont just let it dry
take it to someone who can take it appart
clean with electronic parts cleaner and put it back together after
i would said that 55% of the water damaged iphone might be saved if clean the water out within 24 hours
remember as soon as the water is in contact with metal or electrical component
rust will start
just look at the usb port after water damaged and let it dry for a while
you might see the pins are green or rusted
as your LCD being dim
4 possible problem
1- LCD has gone bad
2- LCD connector has rusted pins
3- Mainboard connector to LCD has rusted pins
4- mainboard video chip has rusted pins or areas
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