Hello S5S7;
Black screen on the OP37: could be you have to replace the CCFL fluorescent tubes for your unit. See the OP2737_e.pdf manual (from Siemens's website). You local Siemens rep should be able to recommend a source for the tubes.
When you say the unit freezes, what exactly do you mean? You cannot operate it (even without screen, which could be difficult).
Hope this helps,
Daniel Chartier