since when is 13 years old "too old"

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by poppa smurf

I've thought a bit about this (don't want to do that too often, bloody hell it hurts)

so would a computer technician be able to replace a diode or who would I approach?

maybe a T.V. repairman??

I reckon I'll pull the board myself and ask around.....cant hurt I guess......if I fail it is still heading for the scrapheap

damn shame it's a good unit and hasn't had much use

Left field, try places like Radioparts or Jaycar or maybe even a TV repair place that does work on circuit boards.