'no economical way to fix this' Correct, I have one and need a new plastic cover for the battery holder and only place it seems you can get spare parts is China, Hongkong Etc. then you have to wait 2 months in hope that your spare part will arrive, then after that ask for your money back and try again with a new 2 month wait. Quicker to purchase a new one from UK source. Russ.