Being an older model, it likely has a linear power supply. The extent of
the lightning damage is hard to predict, the surge may have merely shorted a
diode in the standby supply, which would blow a fuse.In that case it's
probably worth having repaired. Or it could have smoked the whole supply, in
which case the repair costs could be as much as the unit is worth.
If you're not into repairing it yourself or aren't lucky enough to have
someone who can look at it for you for free, choose a repair shop that
either gives free estimates (rare now-a-days) or at least one that will
apply the estimate charge to the final bill.
Before you go too far though, take the cover off and have a good look at the
power supply area. If there's nothing physcially burnt and there's no burnt
smell, the damage may be minimal.
In these days of such affordable electronics, most items have become
disposable. To most people it just doesn't make sense to spend $40 or $50 on
an estimate for a repair, which usually turns out to be as much as, or more
than the cost of a new unit that will have more features than the old one,
and a warranty. Why spend money on the old one and still have to buy a new
one anyway.That's why on garbage day you often see microwave ovens, stereo
units and TV's setting at the curb. A high percentage of those items have
very little wrong with them, but the high cost of repairs/low cost of
replacement ratio makes it a poor gamble to go the repair route.
