took it apart... no loose connection or solder, tested continuity with DVM, I am stomped... not sure what my next step is ... was planing a firmware upgrade to v32, but not sure if I need to do that now, not knowing if it will die on me mid way.

Maybe is good to mentioned it is a 2000 M5, Silver, 57k, with upgraded MKIV and 16x9 widescreen.

Anyone!!!
Thx.