The TV Saga reaches its tramatic conclusion

I say "tramatic" instead of "dramatic" because it would cost another $500 or more to fix it so we are officially throwing in the towel. After replacing the lamp, ballast, and the color wheel the lamp lit up, the color wheel spun, and still no picture. Oh how it would have been nice to know that was a possibility BEFORE we ordered the color wheel and had to spend another $195 in labor (which included the $30 discount for not charging us a trip fee on the 2nd visit). The tech was so baffled after having replaced everything he had to call for backup to determine what was wrong. It needs a new DMB board. So the parts are all being returned, and we are just out the cost of the labor ($400). So let this be a lesson to all my Dave-Ramsey-following-friends...even though you may want to be "Gazelle Intense" and try to save money by fixing shit, sometimes it is just better to just forget it and buy a new TV. And for Jason, yes you were right, I submit to your all knowing all seeing prophetic wisdom. Love you!