Bulb blew on SB 600 (Seeking Suggestions)

I was right at the beginning of taking some portrait shots of my JROTC cadets when my SB600 made a very loud pop. I assume that the build blew. I have researched and found several youtube videos describing how to replace it, but the only place on line I can find the bulb is eBay. I really don't like eBay, does anyone know of a supplier, or I would even consider sending it off for repairs. I live in the sticks so there is not a local shop that I trust. Seeking suggestions.

New Nikon SB600 Flash Tube Xenon Lamp Repair Spare Part Speedlite Replacement | eBay

I doubt you'd go wrong with a seller with a 99% rating with 84,000 transactions...

It's $8 delivered... You'd lose more by dropping your ice cream cone at the ice cream store...

At that price you could have one in your bag...

FredKingston said:

New Nikon SB600 Flash Tube Xenon Lamp Repair Spare Part Speedlite Replacement | eBay

I doubt you'd go wrong with a seller with a 99% rating with 84,000 transactions...

It's $8 delivered... You'd lose more by dropping your ice cream cone at the ice cream store...

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You're right. I figured why not try to repair it myself. For $8, I have everything to gain with a little investment.

Be very cautious when working on Speedlights as they contain capacitors that store high-voltage energy even when the batteries are removed.

lots of videos in repairing nikon flashes on youtube. can easily be done if you know how to wire and take aprt/assemble things.

Good luck, doesn't look hard to do. And, as mentioned watch out for those capacitors, they can pack a punch if they haven't discharged.

Thanks for all the responses. It great to have such wonderful support from all of you. Yes, I am fully aware of discharging the capacitor, and have have already watched a few of the Youtube videos. I ordered the bulb yesterday and received noticed that it has been shipped. Next step is to go by my local Radio Shack and pick up the supplies needed, including a resister to discharge the capacitor. I'll let everyone know how it comes out.

Pone thing I did not mention is that the flash was given to me about a year ago. So the only money I'm out is the DIY repair, if all goes well.

I thought the bulbs on the flashes were supposed to last a long time....how old is the flash? Heavy use?

I'm not sure how old, nor how much it was used before it was given to me. I got it about a year ago and have used it some, but not excessive.