Where is the pot to turn up the brightness? Mike, thanks for the part number. Mine is also very dim, but still readable. You're right, no one has it. But I did find a cross reference from Oregon State University. http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/ed...ets/lcd_crossref.pdf
I found that the Hantronix version is available at Mouser and on eBay. Ordered one off of eBay for $15.50, shipping included.
Only bad part is that I bet it requires soldering. I suck at that...