Panasonic Tv isn't powering on

I have a 52" Panasonic rear projection cinema vision Tv, model: PT-53X42F. The power light flashes 5 times when you push the button and it makes a sound like it will work but never comes on. I am trying to find out what part it needs and if it is worth fixing.  I have looked online and it might be the DG (?) board, but no repair shop will listen without me paying them to look at it. Please help if you can.

It is not something you can handle yourself. 
The repair shops are perfectly correct for not taking your word for it. There may be other prblems that led up to the "DG Board" getting blown.  Replacing the "DG Board" may result in another blown "DG Board: because the problem causing it to happen is not addressed. 
bite the bullet and take it to a reputable repair shop.  Ask for an itemized receipt that lists all parts replaced, and the exact time of each repair/replacement. 
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