Repaired SD not working! HELP

[adopted1962]

I had my screwdriver for a few days and had a problem with the switch. The spring melted and the switch broke. (i think) I sent it back to be repaired and just got it back. I used it for a day and a half and the same thing happened.
PLEASE does anyone know what is happening? I've hardly used it and I don't think I'm doing anything wrong.
It wasn't dry. I've tried different atomizers. The body got real hot again and the spring is still there, but it now stays pushed down.
Could there be something wrong with the battery? I was using a purple spider fire both times.

I'm still waiting for a backup in the mail and I don't want to send it back again. Is there any way to fix it???

[Houdini]

Look into the body at the switch. There should be a round piece of clear plastic in there to prevent the switch from be activated all the time. Here's what it should look like. If it's missing, that's your problem. You can get the switch out with a long pair of needle nose plyers. It unscrews from the inside. You can use a piece of electrical tape in place of the clear plastic.

[kishd]

If the spring melted/compresssed your atomizer is probably shorted out.Gently prise the spring loose so that it is no longer flat. Gently screw on a new atomizer just so that it makes contact and not too tight. The SD should now work. The switches rarely give trouble. Most of the problems are from what is screwed onto the SD. Do not screw on old or damaged atomizers onto the unit.

[wv2win]

You might want to post the question and picture on trogs SD forum web site.

[RazorNribbonz]

Does messing with it void your warrenty? ..I'd try trogs forum....Youve already sent it back once.. I'd want a new one... Just talk to trog he'll help ya out...

[adopted1962]

No, the plastic piece is in place. It must be my atomizers. I've only used brand new ones that came with the screwdriver. Could I be that unlucky to keep getting bad ones?
Any suggestions on where to buy better atomizers? Is there something I should be doing to prime the atomizer when I first put one on? I dripped on them...should I stop that?
Thanks everyone for your help. I'll just have to send it back and be patient again. (i am not a patient person)

[adopted1962]

Kishd, yes, that is exactly what happened. I just tried a 3rd brand new atomizer after I pulled the spring up and it shorted again and totally melted the spring. I probably shouldn't have bothered because it was partially damaged to begin with. I'm afraid to ever put an atomizer on it again.

[JustJulie]

When I got my first SD, I was sooooooo excited. It started up immediately and vaped like a champ. Then I put in the 801 adapter that I talked Trog into selling me. Puffed it a few times, and the handle got very, very warm. Opened it up, and the spring had basically melted off.

I decided to order another SD as a backup. When it arrived, tried it with the adapter. Yup. Blew out my second one. Turned out there was a short in the adapter itself that caused the malfunction.

I think it was about that time that Trog decided that adapters for the SD were probably more trouble than they were worth.

Of course, Trog took good care of me, and both SDs were promptly replaced (and the adapter tossed in the trash). No complaints from me.

Now, in my case it was clearly the adapter causing the short. In your case, I can't imagine what the problem could be. I'd contact Trog, and he'll make it right. And once your SD is up and running, you'll be a happy camper. Honestly, it's a sweet vape.

[adopted1962]

Yes, Trog is taking care of it. I just feel bad because I feel like I'm driving him crazy.
I keep wondering if "I" am doing something wrong...but I hardly used it. He even offered me a refund, but I hear so many people enjoying their SD that I want to also! LOL
Plus I have no backup yet. I did order another e-cig so I don't get so disappointed when something like this happens. I was so excited about quitting regular cigarettes and I get downright sad when I have to send it back. LOL Plus some people think I'm crazy spending that much money on these things. So many people around here have never heard of an e-cig.
thank you

[radsmachine]

You are not crazy, I have a SD too and, while it was expensive, I'd have paid almost any amount for something that would help me to quit smoking real cigs.(20 plus years two packs a day) I'm in Mississippi and people look at me really funny when they see me vaping outside of a movie theater or restaraunt but I don't care. Hell, I don't care if I can spell restaraunt or not. All that said, I haven't had a real cig in almost two months.