Oh wow, thanks - that's a really comprehensive answer. As she's in Aldershot I won't be able to get over there for a while and I think she may give in and go for a new one. It was just a cheap second hand one to get her started in her new flat so not a great loss. If I can get over there before...
Thanks for all of your replies people. Daughter is over in Aldershot which complicates things a bit. I'll see if I can find a manual online and check a few more components out.
Cheers guys.
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