JVC VCR HR-S5901 problem

[iBug]

Well, here is my problem. After a power surge, this VCR is dead. It's
about 2 years old, and I had no problems with it until then. I took it to a
repair shop, and they are going to charge me at least $80 for estimate and
repairs. I was told that I am better of getting a new one.
Well, it's a nice unit, and I suspect that all it needs is a replacement
PSU. Is it something I can easily buy and replace at home? I am not sure I
want to part with it if it's an easy fix. Is $80 a fair price to pay to get
it repaired?
Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance,

NZ.

 

[Mark D. Zacharias]

Later model vcr's mostly don't have separate replaceable power supplies -
they're built in to the main board. Repairs, when feasible, are done to the
component level, replacing whatever individual parts are bad.

Mark Z.