LCD on Sony HDR HC1 not working

The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon connector between the LCD and the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to usually be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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touch screen deactivated? checked manual?
to activate you have to put her in play back mode by moving that switch

so please read some basic instruction or let somebody demo it to you :-)

http://www.eserviceinfo.com/download.php?fileid=42561
You will need to download all 6 parts and then extract the files.

The LCD screen may be turned OFF. To turn the LCD backlight off or on, press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds. After the backlight has turned off or on, release the button.

touchscreen problem on the HDR-HC1 is usually caused by a broken flex cable. service manual is a must-have; it illustrates the correct disassembly and replacement procedures for the cables.

Me too! The camera was working perfectly until yesterday and when I turned it on today, it selectively ignores some buttons on the screen - and pressing the "Menu" gives me nothing. I've tried to reset it through that pin hole button, but it just resets the machine back to its default.

I had this exact problem, and the cycling would stop after about 30 sec. and then function properly. I believe a circuit was confused, mainly because I used an older battery and let it run out till the batt was dead - accidently - and when I put in a fresh batt, it no longer cycled and works perfectly to this day.

Now if I can get my computer to recognize the camera via firewire, I'd be golden.