my computer man came last afternoon, and it is actually the screen, not bad for a 2 year old machine !!
He has taken it away, but warns that the cost may be prohibitive. I do trust Les and no he won't try to cheat me. Whilst here he has also got my emails working to my iPad, and I figured out how to reply to you folk. I must admit, I don't really enjoy working on the iPad, but any port in a storm, as I am not going out.
So thanks to you all for your interest and advice. Still haven,t heard a word about the lead, so I shall have to investigate a refund. Stay safe, Mrs Bouquet