eG0 Battery Center Pin - Pemanent (almost) Fix!

rowdyplace;11986974 said:

I got tired of pulling my battery center post back up as I changed attys. So, I started tinkering and found a pretty good fix that works for me. I discovered this last week, and have not had a battery issue since. And, the fix stays fixed.

First power off your battery.

Using small tool (paper clip or jewelers screwdriver) and pull the center post up. Gently prying on different sides until you get it up about 1/8 of an inch. Go slowly - this pin is only about 1/4 in long. Now, tilt the center post slightly to one side.

Cut an "O"-ring ( #60 - see spec in picture) about half in to two pieces. You will not use the smaller piece.

Gently, with slight force, push the larger piece of the o-ring behind the center post. Start on one side and keep pressing it around the post. The first one will take you a few minutes. Go slowly and think about what is happening. Haste make waste.

Once the o-ring is in place (all of it is behind the post), straighten the center post and gently push it back down - a little - for alignment. Now screw an atty partially onto the battery. It will feel springy...

Power up the battery. Press the battery button, take a puff and see if the unit is working. If not, slightly tighten the atty further. You no longer have to hard tighten it all the way down to metal touching metal. You will get the idea.

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Warning - This is not for the faint of heart. It may damage your battery. It may damage you. Wear protective glasses and clothing. Use adult supervision. Your mileage may vary. I am not responsible for your attempts to follow these details. It worked for me, and I only ruined the first battery! I am only disclosing how I fixed mine. Try at your own risk!!

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