dash - LCD panel Replace?

[passing]

Anyone have any experience of replacing the LCD panel in the dash ?

The panel on my buddies 1.8T is starting to fail - vertical lines . As it is an auto the gear indicator is there too.
He has been told it will require the complete speedo/rev counter binnacle to be replaced. Pats cost £400 - labour unknown.
A second hand pnale from a scrapper would be preferable if it's possible.

[martin1810]

Yes you have to replace the whole thing. You need vag-com or similar BUT the main problem will be finding the correct replacement. There are lots of variations depending on equipment level of the car.

[passing]

that is an expensive shame if he decides on a new one.

yesI agree getting the right one second hand is going to be a challenge.
vagcom won't be a problem in that case though.

Thanks
Ian