On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 07:26:01 GMT, "Steven" wrote:

Caveat caveat, Sharp is owned by Matsu****a as well as Panasonic. Might you
consider that, while you are dismayed, Matsu****a wishes to maintain it's
normally well respected name by limiting repairs to these repair centers?
Perhaps a better understanding can be had if you travel to an independent
servicer who has a relationship with a supplier for Matsu****a replacement
parts?

[snip] As stated I am a well respected repairer with several trade
accounts still,even after semi-retirement.My workshop is fully EEC
approved and has been inspected by Sony amongst other before awarding
work from them.As stated I won't spend 180 pounds on a board that a
fifteen pound transistor has s/c. As stated I bought the Sharp that
does the same in fact it is better as it uses the top and bottom grill
for the oven thereby making the machine less bulky.The Sharp[new]was
far less than the price of an inverter board.Says it all really no
matter who owns what.Regards.