No display? Most people blame the atmel micro on the board, it is not that chip. If the display stops workingit is the the lcd itself. The very thin glass on the leg to board area can get fine hair line cracks and the display dies.
Displays are available through the manufacturer in France. Je-An or the complete module is available in China for $100 usd. I tested some Chinese modules and they are 100% perfectly ok.
