I came across this on 'instructables' and thought someone might find it useful. 

� "A broken LCD control module out of a modern VW Camper Van. The LCD 
module is part of a control unit which was virtually unreadable and a 
replacement for a new unit was �400+. It really was a no lose option, 
either have a go at fixing it or end up buying a new unit."\
Since I don't know anything about this stuff I can't vouch for it, but it sounded interesting.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-and-re-attach-LCD-Ribbon-from-a-PCB-/

use at your own risk.

Dake

'84 westy 'wu-wei'