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Had issues with rubbish buttons from day 1, 5 months later and + button begins to stick....my fingers are a bit big and pressing buttons, especially when in a cover was a real task.
Seems guarantee doesn't cover the buttons if used too much !!!!

I have used them a lot as experimented with copious settings, think I was using thumb nail a bit!

And it's £50 for new front case from Regtons...who are super helpful BTW and can turn it around in 5 days !!!!

Found some small (9mm) transparent door slam protectors, half sphere and self adhesive from wilkinsons (40 in pack)

They fit snug on buttons and now pressing is a joy as they are well proud of casing...even in waterproof case it's a breeze.....

Highly recommended, unit changes like a rolls Royce now.

Wow !! Mikey that's a great hack mate...But "shush"!!!.....Don't tell Nigel...👍

Nigel at Regtons was very helpful..they do a visual check on unit to determine if it's a fault or wear and tear...after 5 months of ownership mine certainly had signs of use, mainly because it's so hard to press buttons cleanly. When mobile phone buttons on £20 phones seem to last for decades I think XP need to re think their design and make the unit waterproof too.

I have to agree with you Myke. The depressed buttons are a pain. With I first had mine it drove me bonkers. In the end, much against my better judgement, I had to cut my thumb nail down to the skin so it would fit into the depression.
I've always thought it was, maybe, a bad design fault. Why depressed ?

Just heard from Niger at Regions. ..He says lots of Deus  owners have this problem...yanks have been using blimps on there buttons for  years....sent XP an e mail asking why my 10 yr old phone that cost £20 has perfect buttons but the 5 month old £1000 Deus has rubbish ones...

Hey Mykie,.....Did you mean Nigel at REGTON'S.. LOL.. :-[

Modern technology at work again Chris. Intuitive keyboards, another bad idea.

Myke I had a £15 Nokia phone from Tesco, it was 12 years old and in perfect condition when I swopped it for a smart phone. Now I see they're resurrecting them, ha !
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Yes XP control box buttons not very good at to get my changed now I set my programs so I don't have to touch the box in my pocket and Away I go once bitten once shy should last me years now

Yes...I meant Nigel at Regtons lol....my fat fingers again !!!
Had reply from XP in France, they say the keypad should not wear out in 6 months and will arrange for a new one under guarantee....once Nigel gets to check it out, fair enough...meanwhile the blimps I've stuck on have corrected the issue and I'm happy again.. XP wouldn't admit it's a design fault nor comment on why the control box is not waterproofed properly.

sorry to join your site with a moan. I have had the same problems with my RC unit and am in the process of sending a letter to XP. There is a warranty of 5 years on this item, and mine has 3 yrs to run.
I rang Craig last year to get advice and he said it was likely to be 'wear and tear' , which I vehemently denied. I kept on using it until February 2017 when the minus button finally gave up.
I sent it off to Regtons and they replaced the facia and I was charged £52.46 & my postage/Insurance was £7.
It seems that XP are hiding behind 'wear & tear' to avoid honouring the warranty.
Nigel suggests sending a letter, which I  will do and will keep you posted.
I have been fastidious with the care of this unit as I have with all my gear and in the last year I have hardly used it due to hip problems. >:(

The unit packed in again! I sent Control box to Regtons along with the reply e mail I  had from XP saying the pad "Shouldn't break after 6 months"
Regtons repaired it free as a "One off gesture" and had unit back to me 1 day later.
What great service from Nigel and team...ive now attached blimps to depressed buttons and secured it in a waterproof cover. seriously thinking of going back to Minelab !

Hey Mikey,don't bother with a Minelab..😁Get your self a Macro RACER (2)... LOL..The best out there ....good hunting..😇