Unfortunately donations are only allowed under specific conditions (see forum rules). Thanks for the offer though, I really appreciate it. For now a virtual beer will have to suffice. I finally received the replacement motherboard...I'll give it a try this coming weekend.
gotcha. That's good news. I also replaced these dorky (rubber membrane always busting) Harman Kardon speakers with Visaton K 20.40 8 Ω (solder job). So then, prost , and good luck!