The lcd is definitely on (as seen by applying a flashlight to screen) but the backlight is apparently out. Or the inverter for the backlight it out. Without a reliable multimeter, its a bit hard to tell which is which.
The consensus was to send it back to wacom. Their customer service throughout this whole process has been awesome, although I don't think they approve of the opening of the Cintiq -- but we had an electrical engineer with us, it's cool. My fingers are crossed for a speedy and affordable fix!
In the meantime, I've been working on my entry for the Sketchbook Project as the due date is quickly approaching. I'm about halfway through the book, so I'm a tad nervous about meeting the deadline. But that's why coffee exists, right?
