I got mine fixed for about 13 bucks...it's most likely just a blown capacitor. There is still a LOT of electronics out there with faulty caps from the cap plague. There is a website (will find it for you) that will replace the caps for a few bucks or if you have a friend or relative that is electronically inclined and that can solder, you can have them do it. The cap should be really easy to find...puffed up and most likely split.

Mine did the exact same thing as yours....just wouldn't turn on one day. A friend soldered replacement caps (around 13 dollars at the local radio shack) and I'm looking at it right now - good as new ;).

edit: here's the web address: http://www.lcdalternatives.com/

Laurie