Help needed

[JazzyJ]

Hello guys,

I am in need of some help / advice,
Anyway I bought a smok zmax mini after having a go with one at the last Yorkshire vape meet , anyway it turned up after a week from china and like a kid in a toy shop I unwrapped it and hooked up the battery and fitted my atty ,

Was buzzing at my new toy anyway it didn't work ???

I called a mate who has one and it was still not working as it should,

Anyway I managed to get the top off to find that the rubber grommet that sheaths the + terminal was damaged and part of it had fallen into the base leaving the top part partially under the terminal looking like a chewed up washer,
So I wrapped electrical tape around the terminal as a quick fix to try it and all last night it worked fantastic,

I got up this morning and although it read ok on the display it had stopped working (bloody gremlins)
Anyway I lifted the top of gently as had last night tilted the top to one side only to find that the + wire had fallen out and was in my hand???

Does anyone on here know how to repair this for me?
Really am devastated as these things aren't cheap,

The thing the guts me is that they are a quality piece of kit
Only let down by silly things like crap wire and grommets,

Anyway I'm off to find a hammer I'm that hacked off lol
(Joking)


Many thanks in advance

Jeff

[Deleted]

Welcome JEFF sorry to here about your problem I'm sure there's someone in here that could shed some light on it. Is it the Smok mini Zmax?

[Deleted]

Is it this one?

[JazzyJ]

yes mate smok zmax mini

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[JazzyJ]

Apr 20, 2013 7:33:32 GMT @tazmania441 said:

Ok just a heads up in the actions menu at the top bookmark this thread so you get notifications.

ok mate now done

[robby]

I wish I knew a bit more about these, sounds like the wire has either broken off or overheated and de soldered itself. If you dont get it fixed, I`ll have a go at it for you, I`m pretty handy with these things. It`ll cost you postage both ways (no joke these days)

Offer is there mate, see how you get on, loads of helpful people here

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Apr 20, 2013 9:23:57 GMT robby said:

I wish I knew a bit more about these, sounds like the wire has either broken off or overheated and de soldered itself. If you dont get it fixed, I`ll have a go at it for you, I`m pretty handy with these things. It`ll cost you postage both ways (no joke these days)

Offer is there mate, see how you get on, loads of helpful people here

nice one Robby

[JazzyJ]

Apr 20, 2013 9:23:57 GMT robby said:

I wish I knew a bit more about these, sounds like the wire has either broken off or overheated and de soldered itself. If you dont get it fixed, I`ll have a go at it for you, I`m pretty handy with these things. It`ll cost you postage both ways (no joke these days)

Offer is there mate, see how you get on, loads of helpful people here

Thanks robby I may well take you up on your kind offer?
Would you mind if I hang on to see if there is anyone a little more local ?
As I said if not I will send it over for you to have a tinker with,

Jeff

[markm]

I have no idea if this is the scenario in your case - BUt.........

One of the most popular problems with batteries is caused by over tightening when fitting a device.
The silicon rubber seal they normally put under centre posts is very soft and can easily be damaged
by being squeezed too tight. If this happens then the centre pin shorts out and can cause other
damage within the device.

Fit atomizers, or other devises, with your finger tips, when you feel it touch down on the connector then stop!
So many people like the flush fitting look, which is a nice clean look to go for, but if there is a gap either
accept it, or be prepared for some re engineering to perfect the fit.

Please all, be gentle with your screw fits, they will love you for it

[JazzyJ]

Apr 20, 2013 11:56:37 GMT markm said:

I have no idea if this is the scenario in your case - BUt.........

One of the most popular problems with batteries is caused by over tightening when fitting a device.
The silicon rubber seal they normally put under centre posts is very soft and can easily be damaged
by being squeezed too tight. If this happens then the centre pin shorts out and can cause other
damage within the device.

Fit atomizers, or other devises, with your finger tips, when you feel it touch down on the connector then stop!
So many people like the flush fitting look, which is a nice clean look to go for, but if there is a gap either
accept it, or be prepared for some re engineering to perfect the fit.

Please all, be gentle with your screw fits, they will love you for it

No mate iv been using ecigs for over a year nd had literally only run it down the threads until it wasn't loose as I always have :s
Appreciate your input though mate and sound advice too,

[JazzyJ]

Anyone else help out? A little closer to Nottinghamshire?

[JazzyJ]

Popped it over to a mates who has a soldering iron for repairing computer's so all being well I will get a call in the next hour or so saying its sorted sooooo fingers crossed lol
Any recommendations on what type of glue I need to re secure the top on ??? :s

[JazzyJ]

All done and up and running hehe, bumped into a mate who repairs pc's and mentioned it to him he said pop it round and I will take a look,
Anyway I had received my shrink wrap and O rings from steath vape do we fitted them he traced the solder point,
Cleaned off the old solder and bits of wire and re attached the wire, I popped it all back together fitted the battery and it works a treat,
Just need to find out what glue I need to secure the top properly as it can be popped of with an atty fitted,

Just like to thank everyone offering help and advice it's much appreciated,


Jeff

[robby]

Nice one Jeff