Hi Jen,
Thanks for the advise but as I mentioned in my post I had already checked with Sony.
Short story long. I contacted Sony Malaysia and was given the impression that the part was avalable (or at least that was the assuption as I was quoted on the cost of the replacement). I was requested to take the unit one of the Service Centers, which I did. I was asked to leave it with them. When I asked for how long I was informed that it would take 4-6 weeks as they needed to order in the part. Since I needed the laptop for work and wanted to minimise the time it was in service, I asked if they can perhaps order the part in first and then inform me when it arrives (I was happy to make a deposit or even pay the part cost outright if that was the concern). They didnt take up my offer to place a deposit but instead said to check back with then in 2-3 weeks.
3 weeks later I returned to the Sony Service Center and not only were the staff completely unfamilair with my case, I was then informed that the part is no longer available as the model is discontinued and Sony does not produce the parts anymore.
Thus this forum post was a call for assistance from anyone who might know where I might find the a part through another source. Or perhaps theres is a Sony Center out there that has the part sitting on the shelf?
If you are aware of any other Sony centers having the part in stock, perhaps they can assist me to liase with Sony Malaysia to send it over.
Im also open to the idea of a used part from a defunct unit if theres some assurance that the monitor is still in good working order.
Anyway, Ive taken your advise and contacted Sony Malaysia once again to see if perhaps the situation may have changed.
Thanks, Jeremy