Never underestimate a redneckharvard is in the south?!
I have rarely used bypass on any of my topsides.
As far as a board issue, i had one die that was a 1st run i preordered. All my others have been good.
Did have a battery door screw back loose a couple times but got in the habit of running my finger over them. Screw head should be recessed, if not snug it. Come to think of it that was the 1st run as well.
Ill go back and read your problem again tomorrow, there is a bit of a booze fog going on right now lmao.

Ps sorry im late