i neva thought abt using TV out that is a very good suggestion i will know if the lcd is not workin or somethin else is the issue......i opened up my n900 to bits and pieces and re connected everything again still no display so it might be LCD issue..so i dont knw...lets c...but as i said the touch thing is still working...as i get vibrations when i touch the screen..let me try the tv out thing right now... many thanks ! wreckgar23...