Man, I know what you mean. I'm going to have to get a second job for this hobby. I finally gave up and called support and sent it back to them to fix. Trying to bid on a Transmitter in the meantime. I realized that after I get one with a new receiver I am going to have to replace it. I do okay with a soldering gun but I dread taking a chance on not getting it right and burning up a new receiver. Oh well, wish me luck on a low price and getting my bird back soon.
Give support a call - see what they have to say - maybe it is something they can talk you through and get it flying for you. If it is a bad part just as well get it fixed now as later.