Help! I think I killed my battery!

[ePuffDaddy]

My e-cig is a 401.

Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should.

Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit?

Any chance of bringing it back to life?

 

[rjp44]

I would suspect that liquid in the battery shorted it out. That's one of the reasons so many of us prefer manual batteries which are sealed from that problem.

 

[Andtyler2]

I just had the same thing happen with a relatively new 901 auto battery--though for me it happened after I dripped a bit (just a drop or two) on the atty. The LED still lights but it won't heat up the atty (which works with other batteries) so that means I fried the battery. I guess this happens to everyone eventually-- but I do feel like an idiot. Live and learn.

 

[hunter84]

It happened to me as well. I bought new one.

 

[ePuffDaddy]

So does this mean RIP for my battery?

 

[Andtyler2]

So does this mean RIP for my battery?

'fraid, so, though I'm thinking of taking mine apart just to see how it's put together. Any members out there have any advice for what to do with a dead battery? If the LED still lights is it salvageable (eg, wires that can be resoldered) ?

 

[Chasm]

My e-cig is a 401.

Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should.

Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit?

Any chance of bringing it back to life?

one of my 402 bats got extremely sensitive - 2 or 3 puffs and it would cut off (temp sensitive I think). 2 minutes later it was ok. This went on for a week or so. Then one day it seemed to turn on permanently. I had it in my shirt pocket when it happened and it took 20-30 seconds to figure out where the sizzling sound was coming from, but I managed to save the atty.

Not sure what happened but I'm thinking it may have some stray juice in the circuitry.
Anyone ever tried to dry one of these things out by baking it in an oven?

 

[rjp44]

The auto batteries can also turn on in areas of high noise, so be aware to take the battery off if you're in a noisy environment.

 

[Lalesa]

That happens to me occasionally - I figure if its dead anything I do won't hurt it so...
I grab a paperclip and gently stick it in the battery to trip the switch and then try the battery on an atty. Works more often that not.

 

[breakfastchef]

It may be that your battery failed at the same time you took a draw before the atomizer was fully seated. Probably just a coincidence; likely not a result of drawing before the atomizer was screwed in.

Batteries die, and die sooner than they are supposed to. You could try to bang the ailing battery several times on a hard surface to see if you can loosen the automatic switch. I have read a few posts of users having minimal luck dipping batteries in isopropyl alcohol, maybe a half inch, and letting it dry. The alcohol idea is to try and remove or loosen any e-liquid that may be fouling the auto switch.

Like atomizers, have extra batteries in your 'kit'. The e-cig system works great when everything is functioning properly, but is miserable when a single component malfunctions and you do not have a backup.

 

[bigozone]

search for STAPLE MOD

it's stickied in the modders forum

 

[emsmom]

I stuck my "dead" battery in Everclear, figured what the heck. Sure as heck it was juice in there and the EverClear got rid of it and it worked again! I did the soak for only a few minutes, shake out any liquid, really let it dry, then fire it up again. Worth a try?

 

[ePuffDaddy]

Many thanks for the replies and encouragement. Here's hoping I can still bring my battery back to life.

Will keep you guys posted.

 

[pmd]

opps, sorry bout that

 

[Jim Davis]

My e-cig is a 401.

Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should.

Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit?

Any chance of bringing it back to life?

It may be the center contact not making the connection. It's a common problem that's easily fixed. Download the troubleshooting guide, and there are instructions on how to get the contacts together again.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cig-technical-issues/31787-ecf-troubleshooting-guide.html

 

[ePuffDaddy]

That happens to me occasionally - I figure if its dead anything I do won't hurt it so...
I grab a paperclip and gently stick it in the battery to trip the switch and then try the battery on an atty. Works more often that not.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

In my desperation to bring my "dead" m401 battery back to life, I tinkered with it awhile ago. By tinker, I mean sticking a paperclip into the hole of the batt. Charged it to full, connected a working atty, crossed my fingers, then took a long hard draw. Miracle of miracles, I achieved vapor! But um, the taste seemed off. Like it was burnt or something.

I took out the mouthpiece and whoa! vapor came out like it was smoking hot! Blew the wick like I would a birthday candle and double whoa! the wick was lighting up like there was some kind of orange flame on it! Stopped doing what I was doing, lest I burn the atty and get myself another problem.

Must've tripped the batt switch in a way that that can only be described as, um, bad. It is really this hopeless? 8-o

 

[Lalesa]

IMPORTANT UPDATE

In my desperation to bring my "dead" m401 battery back to life, I tinkered with it awhile ago. By tinker, I mean sticking a paperclip into the hole of the batt. Charged it to full, connected a working atty, crossed my fingers, then took a long hard draw. Miracle of miracles, I achieved vapor! But um, the taste seemed off. Like it was burnt or something.

I took out the mouthpiece and whoa! vapor came out like it was smoking hot! Blew the wick like I would a birthday candle and double whoa! the wick was lighting up like there was some kind of orange flame on it! Stopped doing what I was doing, lest I burn the atty and get myself another problem.

Must've tripped the batt switch in a way that that can only be described as, um, bad. It is really this hopeless? 8-o

Happens sometimes - but whatchgonnado?
Come on now - don't give up!
Grab that paperclip and get back in there!
If its dead or broke you ain't gonna hurt it none!
Go on - Git ur done!!!
But be careful!

 

[ePuffDaddy]

LOL @ Lalesa

Thanks for the encouragement, Lalesa. I'm on it!