--- In akaiS1000S1100Samplers@yahoogroups.com, Ralph Foster
> If your inquiring about the backlighted LCD panel, they are
available >on EBAY. I got one and they work very well. Just search
Akai backlight >in the musical instrument heading. There were one or
two vendors >selling them. Hope that helps
No, the inverter supplies power to the LCD.
Mine is bad as well, but I haven't been able to find a replacement either.