NXT Mindstorm Display Malfunction

I am running a class using the NXT Toolkit in LabVIEW. We used these same units last year in the same course. This year six of the Mindstorms work, but the display does not work. I've tried changing batteries to see if there is a voltage problem, but aside from that I do not have any ideas.
Suggestions?

You may be interested in the details of the discussion here:
http://forums.nxtasy.org/index.php?showtopic=2713
To summarize: if you're brave and have the right tools and knowledge, resoldering some capacitors will likely fix your problem. If not, calling the LEGO Education customer support line is also a good option.
[edit: added hyperlink to URL text]
Message Edited by James B. on 09-18-2008 04:45 PM
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