Hate the basics?
I suggest you open the top lid, and swap the inverter with a good/working one. If after replacing the inverter the screen still do not work, remove the LCD and replace the backlight. This I hope is not basic for you.
On how to open the laptop and how to do the removal and replacement, I suggest you use a service manual. Unfortunately we do not have that here so I suggest you call Acer and ask them where you can download.
Btw opening it up will void the warranty.