This is a short version of my blog post, with the main 3 steps outlined.

Uncover Hidden Names, View Full Profiles Profiles on LinkedIn in 3 Simple Steps.

For the profiles that you find in people search, in some cases you will see only the last name initial, in some cases the name is shown as LinkedIn Member. Here is how to get to the full information in 100% of the cases, no matter what type of account you have. 

Step 1. Save the profile:

- or (for an out-of-network this is what it will look like) -

Step 2. In one of the two tabs below,"relationship" and "contact info", that you will now see, select the "contact info" and click on the Edit contact source link.

Step 3. This takes you to this screen. the Merge Editor. Now, press the Done editing button:

That's it. DONE. 

You arrive at the full profile page:

Enjoy!

-Irina