On Tue, 15 Dec 2009, Seth Morabito wrote:
Sigh. And my second (and final) followup, this time
with very red face.
No electronic repair was needed. Yes, it was a gummed up power knob. Spritz
with contact cleaner, push in and out a few times, and it's good as new. Carry
on about your business while I hide under a rock.
You figured out what was wrong, and you fixed it. I see no reason for
shame - some repairs are easier than some others.