T60p ccfl conversion to LED?

My T60p 14.1" sxga CCFL needs to be changed. Symptoms are reddish hue at start that turns whiter then just under a minute later the screen goes dark. Images are there when I shine a flashlight on the screen. External monitor works fine. I took a chance and replaced the inverter board with a brand new one with correct FRU 41W1010. $10 incl shipping.  Still no go.
So it is either buy a used complete (correct "id") panel with hinges etc, buy just the lcd panel with hopefully correct "id", or replace the CCFL bulb. The less expensive that these 3 options get, the more work involved. The first 2 option I just might wind up with a worn out CCFL in near future.
Then I saw some youtube vids of LED conversions. The LED kits are almost as expensive as a brand new ccfl panel (new panels - perhaps they need to be "programmed" to work with my T60p?).
I did see a thread on another forum about panel LED conversion kits with a link from a Chinese website. No idea what the site says although the prices seem cheap. But also no idea if it includes whatever power inverter/converter gizmo is needed by an LED strip.
Comments?  Advice?  Links to LED conversion parts &/or kits?

One word of advice: DON'T
By opening up the panel and removing the CCFL you are creating a *huge* opportunity for the dust to get within the layers of the LCD which is not a pretty sight.
Swap the screen with a newer one and call it a day.
Cheers,
George
In daily use: R60F, R500F, T61, T410
Collecting dust: T60
Enjoying retirement: A31p, T42p,
Non-ThinkPads: Panasonic CF-31 & CF-52, HP 8760W
Starting Thursday, 08/14/2014 I'll be away from the forums until further notice. Please do NOT send private messages since I won't be able to read them. Thank you.

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