Sorry to hear about your problem. Been there myself.
If you know electronics and have a good multi-meter, you may be able to isolate what board is causing the problem. Once properly diagnosed, recycled replacement boards are relatively cheap from various sites on the internet. With a little luck and help from a friend, I was able to replace the power supply board on my 2005 Pioneer Plasma for under $80. It as good as new and I hope to get another 5-7 years or so out it. I had an estimate of $359!
Here lies the problem with modern AV electronics, especially flat panels. Unless you can fix yourself, its always better to buy with replacement new. In my case a 50" 720p plasma was $359 to repaiir or spend $500 on a new 50" 1080p plasma. No brainer.
If you do go new, check your local craigslist for scrappers that search out broken flat panels. They do this to pull the boards and resell them to DIY'ers. Often they will pick up and give you a few bucks too. Good luck.
If you know electronics and have a good multi-meter, you may be able to isolate what board is causing the problem. Once properly diagnosed, recycled replacement boards are relatively cheap from various sites on the internet. With a little luck and help from a friend, I was able to replace the power supply board on my 2005 Pioneer Plasma for under $80. It as good as new and I hope to get another 5-7 years or so out it. I had an estimate of $359!
Here lies the problem with modern AV electronics, especially flat panels. Unless you can fix yourself, its always better to buy with replacement new. In my case a 50" 720p plasma was $359 to repaiir or spend $500 on a new 50" 1080p plasma. No brainer.
If you do go new, check your local craigslist for scrappers that search out broken flat panels. They do this to pull the boards and resell them to DIY'ers. Often they will pick up and give you a few bucks too. Good luck.