Aspire 5745G Has LCD Issue

There is what looks like a thin white grid over my entire screen. It doesn't appear to be the GPU because if I connect another monitor it is fine. And it isn't software because it happens in the BIOS screens and on a linux liveCd.

I'm guessing it is a loose LCD cable.

Anyone else familiar with this problem?

Will I void my warranty if I open it open and reconnect the LCD cable? I'm under warranty for 9 months. I'm just trying avoid having to ship the thing across the country for an issue I can solve.

Also anyone know the turn around time for a warranty repair? And are there any shops that are affiliated with Acer than I can drop it off myself, or is it all mail in fix?

Thanks everyone.

 

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You will void your warranty by opening it to check the cables and you have no evidence that the cables are to blame- it can be an inverter or the LCD itself.
You're still covered by warranty so no need to take the risk.

It's probably mail-in fix but check the info on your local Acer website it may differ from country to country.

 

Thank you I appreciate your help.