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Lightening hit really close to my house and my JVC DVR doesn't work anymore. I didn't buy the extended warranty from Fry's when I bought the DVR and they won't fix it since I didn't buy their service policy. I need to find someplace to have my DVR fixed. I live in Austin, TX.

  • JCTX Nov 17, 2008

    so you're saying the circuitry can't be repaired?

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Possibly it can be fixed. Lightning can make it unprofitable to repair. A reputable shop should be able to give you a reasonable estimate. Ask the people that sell these things and ask who fixes theirs.

I wish you well.

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It may be a little late for the DVR. But by using surge protected power strips in the future, you may save yourself some grief. BUT, a real close lightning strike can still take out some things even with all the surge protection I have.

Get the power strips with Mov's and rf filtering, and with a warranty on protected equipment.

  • BJ Russell Nov 17, 2008

    Maybe. It may not have burnt out much and it may be simple to fix.

    Or it have fried a bunch of components or the microprocessor and would not economical to repair


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