Brighten a dull LCD screen?

[nonsuchpro]

Hi all,
I have this 13" el'cheapo LCD TV that is perfect for a project I'm doing. However, the screen is very dull. I'd say say it's putting out 100cd/m2 rather than your standard 250 or so. Of course I messed with all settings. The "brightness" parameter just washes everything out if you set it more than half way.
So, anybody know a way to brighten it up a bit? Like give it more juice? I have no problem replacing components.

Thanks in advance!
Rob

[amyk]

Make sure to increase contrast if you increase brightness, otherwise the image will become washed out.

Change the backlight if you run out of adjustment range.

[fable]

You need to see if it has a ccfl or leds for backlight.If there are lamps then they are propably bad and you need to replace them.

[nonsuchpro]

Thanks amyk, I did try all settings. This is a much deeper issue.

[nonsuchpro]

You need to see if it has a ccfl or leds for backlight.If there are lamps then they are propably bad and you need to replace them.

It's a panel, very thin. I've gotten rids of all my CCFL monitors 2 years ago. Here's some pics: