AT PRO BOX MOUNT BROKEN

[sparkster]

I was out detecting today, picked up my Pro from the ground and the control box just fell off of the S shaft.
The plastic mounts for the control box both broke off. Has anyone else experienced this happening?

Either I try and repair it or send it in. What are your thoughts on that?

Thanks for reading.

 

[PKB]

I'd send it in. They will update programming, replace the case and pressure test it. How old is it ?

 

[Dalpal]

Same thing happened to me and one other person I know. Garrett will make it right but the mount is a definite weak point along with the arm cuff.

Dalpal

 

[Stryker47]

I snapped mine off in December just luckly i had duck tape in the truck and could finsh my hunt. I sent it in and garret over hauled my whole machine they had it about 2 days and was back in the mail the lady said that was alot tape you had on there and laughed, gotta do whatcha gotta do to keep huntin lol

 

[sparkster]

Thanks to all of you forum folks for your input. I will be sending it to Garrett , I will call them first.

I feel lost without my AT Pro.

 

[mudpuppy]

hear you there, Sparkster...this is one of those machines a guy cant live without for very long, not when seasons are short......I'm definitely considering getting another one just for a backup...
Mud

 

[mari01972]

Hi !
I Have had the same problem with my control box . Garrett replaced it for new one with no charge but I thing that the problem back soon(heavy user) .Any way I just changed screw for a Little bit longer and should be OK hopefully .
Mario.

 

[William-NM]

Yep, it sucks when that happens!! I've gone through that with my ATP and ATG. I think the (surfman) cover is helping - haven't had any trouble for a long while. I tried every kind of plastic welder, epoxy, super glue... nope. I hope they beef up that point like they did the arm cuffs. Yeah, Mud, that's why I'm a "two-AT household" these days - I get the tremors as soon as I mail one off.

 

[Retired Digger]

Same thing happened to mine last September when I bumped it. Sent it in to Garrett and they replaced the housing , upgraded some inner workings and balanced. The thread on the new headphone connection has a burr and I had difficulty putting the headphones back on when it was returned. Definitely is a weak point in the design. Ended up with a bill for $177.12. Machine works great and I wouldn't trade for anything, but I hope they improve the mounting on future models.