Thanks lollipop for your reply. It's always nice to get help from someone like yourself in a technical aspect.
As for me being a Tech, no i'm not but I have several associates that are. As for the "unobtainium" your correct. Line6 doesn't offer them nor support them ..... I checked. As for getting something that WILL work, I have also checked and there are a few companies that do have them available. If I choose I can go that route but my question WAS and STILL IS: can this be done via software tweeks that Line6 had available in previous versions. THAT is why I'm trying to get a Line6 Tech to respond to this topic and NOT all the same replies I am getting about replacing the display itself. Unfortunately I must resolve this issue without Line6's input. It's too bad they abandon a product after they sell thousands of them to the public and then leave them groping around these forums for assistance instead of helping the folks that made their paychecks over the years.
I have a repair manual and detailed schematics for the amp so if I feel like replacing the display I'll have it done professionally.
And Darrell ..... no problem man, sorry for the sarcasm. My wife says I'm good in that respect for some reason. Also thanks for the link, I'll check it out!