A few answers for all.
Nope....was not lucky to have purchased it on a card with warranty extension, and still talking with Sony to force a repair at their cost. As for repairing it myself, would not attempt it, the part from Sony is about $1,500 if you trust that number, could be more once it is actually a confirmed order thing.
Not sure what will be the outcome, it may end up being put out in the street for someone that wants a bargain. lol The new one arrived just in time as the Sony has progressed to the point of almost being unable to watch anything on it.
