That's a nice, thoughtful reply & totally understandable from Meridian's perspective. Even if it was possible to repair it I'm sure you'd blanch at a quote for £1,000+, particularly when a new Arcam Solo Movie is £799, as discovered by Spinaltap.

Good luck.

Cinema: Meridian 271, 3 x DSP640 (behind screen), 4 x DSP320 (in-ceiling), 4 x DSP3100 (surrounds), 2 x AC12 (interface). 2 x Perlisten D12s subs, Lyngdorf MP40 processor. DT 145" 2.35 AT screen. Sony VW870 projector & S-T lens, Lumagen Radiance Pro.
Lounge: Roon, NUC, Kef LS50 Wireless + 2 x REL Gibraltar-2 subs

Meridian owner since 1998