Hello Erin:
Well, you are certainly Welcome!!
Glad my Quick Fix was able to solve your Sony DSC-S40's white/blank LCD screen problem.
Yes, we checked the internet too after calling Sony service and being told it would cost $111.00 for them just to look at ours. That's how I found the Perchorin's Forums.
The unusual thing about this problem is that you don't need to do anything "wrong" with your Sony DSC-S40...chances are it will certainly happen at some point....there is a defect of some kind internally.
The camera actually belongs to my son and it was a graduation present as well. It is a really nice camera with lots of features, but you really need the LCD screen to operate! We also think Sony should issue a recall as do many others, but they choose not to. Hence, once I discovered the Quick Fix I immediately posted it to the internet for FREE. Thanks should also be going to Perchorin's for their great camera site and the wonderful folks at Google for picking this thread up.
A belated Congratulations to you on your graduation!
Now that your camera is working again, go forth and take more pics!
Regards,
Bob
The Allens of Allentown, PA USA