H'mmmm since we haven't heard back...
Perhaps the wife realized she hadn't eliminated the detector...
So she ran over HIM!
Folks, this is called hijacking a thread, and I hate anyone doing it to me, but these posts deserve a answer.....
Russ C:
Scout; SageGrouse:
Woodstock: I have been fortunate enough to have never had reason to return my AT Pro to Garrett, but they were absolutely sensational when I did send in my GPP for repair.
Although the obvious cause of the damage was a broken switch, even after I admitted I had broken while I performed exploratory surgery on the GPP after leaving it submerged in muddy water for about an hour and then stepping on it in the mud.
They not only gave me a three week turn around time on a GPP which appeared to be brand new, they paid postage both ways and gave me a new warranty.
Were it me, I'd give Garrett the first crack at repairing it and wouldn't do jack until they positively said they wouldn't cover it, or repair it at a reasonable cost. Only then I'd try anything and every thing else you've said including some Gorrilla glue and Duck Tape
And, for right now I'm still waiting for a reply by the OP.
AT Pro/GPP/Fiskars Diggers