They can be repaired(sorry i have no detail). If you go a throw $20 at a new one every time it craps out on you just go get a starter box for $60-$80
ha your ****ed. happened to me except the coul shot out and hit me in the face multiple times. jus tbuy a new starter. nto worth the hassle tryin to put it back in.
I saw a great detailed walk through in here once maybe do a search or hope they post it again.