Pro Pointer Problem

[Lenmcgold]

Yeah, my fault. I went too deep in creek and drowned it through the speaker holes. Still works but erratic. Any ideas?
Thanks, Len Mc

 

[Flintstone]

Maybe if you take the battery out and let it dry for a day or so. Good Luck with it, hope this will help it. Flintstone

 

[HotRock]

Yes, by all means remove the battery. Then put it in a zip lock bag with a few of those little dessicant pack that come with vitamins, and leave it alone for a couple of days. I once revived a cell phone that had fallen off the couch into a full cup of coffee!

 

[Lenmcgold]

Hotrock - thanks i'll try that, Len

 

[5900_XL-1]

If you pop out the rubber cover on the on/off switch and remove the one screw down underneath the battery cover before putting it into a dry-out process, it will breath better. Do NOT attempt to yank out the guts. Don't ask me how I know. Putting it in a bag of rice also works. I believe I read that putting the PP in a frost free freezer also fixes the moisture issue. Garretts will repair it for next to nothing though. martin

 

[THE MAINIAC]

I've had success reviving batteries in cell phones and cameras by putting everything in a zip lock bag full of rice. I would suggest you also put the pin pointer in the bag also, no doubt the inside of that got wet also

 

[Relco]

White rice is also a great moisture absorber. Used it on a camera and cell phone. Fill up a baggy.

 

[metalhead]

That sux! Sorry to see that your Propointer drowned. I hope you get it working soon. When I metal detect in the water,I always keep my Propointer in one o'those plastic bags that are made for using a camera underwater. Keeps it dry as a bone.
That or I use my old Vibraprobe.
Hope ya get back to huntin' soon with your Propointer.
Best of luck to ya!

 

[MoMetalDetect]

Yep, had a similar problem with my pointer from GarrettPointer.com a while back. I filled up a freezer back with some rice (as a desicant) and put the pointer in it for about 3 days and walla, no more problems!