Translucent 23in cinema display's power button is blinking

Anyone know why? Only thing I could find was incorrect display setting but I have been running 1680x1050 since I bought the thing 3 yrs ago and have an ATI RADEON 9600 with 256mb of memory.
I should not be having this problem, correct?
Ant help would be appreciated!
Thanks and Happy 4th!

No, you should not be having this problem, in fact, neither should I.
It appears as though the cause is a malfunction in the displays *Backlight Inverter*. Also, (well in my situation anyway), I have noticed that the very bottom of the screen is slightly darker than the rest of the viewing area.
Short of returning the display to Apple (or an authorized Dealer etc) for repair (my warranty has expired a long while back), there is an alternative, especially for those living in the US.
If you take a look at http://www.lcdparts.net/DesktopInverter.aspx you will see the parts needed at the bottom of the page along with the price and respective model number. In my case this page http://www.lcdparts.net/DesktopInverterDetail.aspx?InverterOriginal=T65I014.00MS S sums up my problem precisely, when you read the Description under the graphic of the actual replacement part offered.
The price of $US129.99 seems OK, but with conversion rates/shipping etc, I think I will be better off getting a new screen, as finding this part in Australia is rather difficult, to say the least.
You should also be aware that this is just for the part and you are expected to be able to replace it yourself, or they will do it for a fee.
Go here http://rapidshare.com/files/127505987/A1038backlight_inverterinstallation.pdf for the pdf on how to do it yourself, or join the Members section of their site and get it from there. I hope this helps anyone else in the same situation...

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