From the experience of repairing the light meter in my FE, google is your friend to see if there is someone has had a similar problem. Cost of getting the camera repaired will be much more than getting another working one.
Yes, but in this case there's sentimental value (to a limit of course)... I realise it's a luxury. I guess he'll decide when he gets an estimate from the repair peeps recommended above.
From the experience of repairing the light meter in my FE, google is your friend to see if there is someone has had a similar problem. Cost of getting the camera repaired will be much more than getting another working one.
EDIT: Bit late.