The screen on my iPhone 5 is blank yet the phone still works. What's the issue?

I think a recent downpour has caused some issues with my iPhone 5....
The phone (inc' speaker/microphone) still works but the screen doesn't light up. When I shine a torch on it I can see that it is still displaying everything, but it doesn't light up. As my phone is out of warranty (and in the UK) what needs to be replaced in order to resolve the issue? Would it just be the the screen and digitizer or the mainboard?
Thanks for your time.

diesel
I tried that one first but no joy.
paul
TVM. I think I'm just going to have to shell out for a new screen and see. I'll reply afterwards with results.
Thanks guys.

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