How does an electroluminescence display work?

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I am trying to fix an EL display of a SONY XA-7ES CD player. I assume that it is a white EL display, but i don't really know, and if I did, I don't know HOW they operate, how much current, voltage, etc. It is a typical white display and does anyone know why it will all of sudden dim, for instance, and then when I tap it, go back to full brightness?
Anyway, It is hard to get to the electronics the way it is built, so I am just trying to understand it to see if I can do anything about it. Thanks if anyone can tell me more about it??
BTW, I found this link http://www.edisontechcenter.org/LED.html but while interesting, is far too general.

Edits: 12/26/14

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Topic - How does an electroluminescence display work? - jedrider 11:47:48 12/26/14 (0)

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