Unfortunately, I have to agree that it would probably be better to replace the
unit. Since your
projector is no longer in production, parts will become increasingly more difficult to find the necessary parts for it. Here's a search on
projectorcentral.com of comparable projectors. If you go the route of buying new, you will also have the confidence of having a brand new warranty as well. Your repair may be lower than the estimated $716 for a new
projector, but you will also be getting a new lamp as well!
If you decide that you want to retire your
projector, don't discard it, try an
electronic recycler and get some money out of it and not pay disposal fees. If you want it repaired, I would try asking your neighborhood electronics store (Best Buy, Ultimate Electronics) to see if you have a local repair shop. If you can't find one, you can always ship it out to the manufacturer (who may also have a trade in program towards the
purchase of a new
unit) or
projector doctor who you can mail in your
projector for repair.