A drop of glue ?
Seriously, I've never read of this breaking in a lot of reading about assorted GPS reviews and posts.
Saw this on a Google -
https://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html
As well, you are not going to get a 1000 replacement for $200. Closest is an Element at $330. Seems even a factory replacement 1000 at $200 is a good deal.