I have a rear projection Toshiba 57" theatrewide - assembly date 2003, that during a storm took a hit. No power, no click, tested the fuse from the outside and it was good. Also tried to manually reset the TV using the recessed reset button on the front panel. I need to start with the boards and wondered if anyone can tell me what the usual culprit may be and I will start there. I am replacing the TV but love the picture and Dolby sound on the old girl and would like to salvage if at all possible.

Can these be purchased relatively inexpensively, considering the age I would assume the boards and PS to be after market or refurbished? And where best to find these parts online Can these be purchased relatively inexpensively, considering the age I would assume the boards and PS to be after market or refurbished? And where best to find these parts online

Well, much depends on what exactly has failed, and how it has failed. Most boards in a TV chassis are manufacturer specific, which adds to the cost. If the board has failed in a simple way, such as a specific component failure , then it may be feasible to just replace that particular component after verifying everything else is in order.

As far as sourcing replacement parts, try ebay and searching for tv model #, as well as any markings on the boards themselves. Its amazing what is to be found on ebay. Well, much depends on what exactly has failed, and how it has failed. Most boards in a TV chassis are manufacturer specific, which adds to the cost. If the board has failed in a simple way, such as a specific component failure , then it may be feasible to just replace that particular component after verifying everything else is in order. As far as sourcing replacement parts, try ebay and searching for tv model #, as well as any markings on the boards themselves. Its amazing what is to be found on ebay.