Broken Screwdriver - E-Cigarette Forum

hittman · 11-23-2009, 01:58 AM

I have an original screwdriver and dropped it and broke the switch. Does anyone know where to get one and how to replace it? Any advice is appreciated.

Sun Vaporer · 11-23-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hittman

I have an original screwdriver and dropped it and broke the switch. Does anyone know where to get one and how to replace it? Any advice is appreciated.

This one works:

Parts-Express.com:Momentary N.O. Push Button Switch | momentary switch momentary butt ar

Sun

hittman · 11-23-2009, 02:10 AM

Thanks Sun! Mine has the round retaining nut on it. Will the hex nut fit? Have you replaced one before? If so, how?

Sun Vaporer · 11-23-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hittman

Thanks Sun! Mine has the round retaining nut on it. Will the hex nut fit? Have you replaced one before? If so, how?

Dusty and Annikeo used them and it is posted over at Dusty's Forum--Dusty got his from Radio Shack. It is pretty straight forward N.O. Momentary Switch--Radio Shack has black and red.

Pulll the Rubber cap off the Switch you have now and look at all the room you have for the nut.

Sun

crashtestjeep · 11-23-2009, 02:53 AM

ecigscrewdriver.com contact trog, hell send u step by step info on how to replce, SUPER easy! and he sells the switches but for $2.99 u can get them at radioshack hell provide u w part #

hittman · 11-23-2009, 02:57 AM

Thanks Sun and crash. I just don't see how to get the old one out. There is no room to grab the nut when the cap is removed and I can't seem to get a hold on it from the inside.

hittman · 11-23-2009, 03:53 AM

I got on the screwdriver forum and finally figured out how to get the switch out. I am debating on whether to get the switches from trog or just try to find them locally.

boxhead · 11-23-2009, 04:10 AM

i can change an SD mk 1 switch in the dark hehehe
parts: 1, part probe or good twezers, 2, thin pliers or needle nose pliers,

3, radio shack part # Mini SPST 1.5-Amp Momentary Pushbutton Switch (2-Pack)
Model: 275-1556 | Catalog #: 275-1556
you have to have had before hand, bent and solidered one leg to switch body, then insulate other leg and bend over grounded leg.

take switch button top off,( well if its broken off, ok )take SD apart, remove battery, look down or feel with probe or twezers for a little dimple next to bottom of switch body, and turn to left, kinda hard to do but its a push down with tool and push to left with tool, as in lossens push down lghter and push left more like using tool to turn a screw, when switch lossens enough, turn over and it will fall out. used leatherman to take switch from inner holder, and in the dark put two lock washers on the in side ( gf was asleep, i was in bed. hehehe) it gives a seemingly shorter switch throw.
i use those switches for the PTs i am making too.

boxhead · 11-23-2009, 04:22 AM

and hittman, i was stuck in st joesph for a month in feb-march, had an appendix blow up. vaped a little in the heartland hospital, the carts i had got used up, got a nurse to get me a syringe and did the squizze thing to get some vape on...

crashtestjeep · 11-23-2009, 07:48 AM

Get them local, its a simple solder fix, even someone whos first time soldering was doing the switch replacement did it

<-----LOL!

Once u have it out u can see the place to solder, then use the plastic washer insulater thingie on the new switch, bend the terminal down like the old one and screw back in---super easy. If ur still not confident or mess up, its only a $3 loss then u can buy the predone ones. If u lose the plastic washer, any plastic cut to size will do. Trog sent me a how to on it so if u cant find it and need it, Id be happy to thumb thru and find mine and email it to u, just PM me if u need it

EDIT-didnt read Boxheads post on how to-very thorough and correct!

sorry Box!

11-23-2009, 01:58 AM	#1
hittman Ultra Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,375	Broken Screwdriver I have an original screwdriver and dropped it and broke the switch. Does anyone know where to get one and how to replace it? Any advice is appreciated.

11-23-2009, 02:53 AM	#5
crashtestjeep PV Master Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kernersville, nc Posts: 3,144 Tweet this post!	ecigscrewdriver.com contact trog, hell send u step by step info on how to replce, SUPER easy! and he sells the switches but for $2.99 u can get them at radioshack hell provide u w part # __________________ 3 Chucks, SB, XHaler, Prodigy V2, GGTS ,SD ,SP2 & Indulgence -ALL using SuperT Tips

11-23-2009, 04:10 AM	#8
boxhead Super Member Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: citrus heights, california Posts: 479 Tweet this post!	i can change an SD mk 1 switch in the dark hehehe parts: 1, part probe or good twezers, 2, thin pliers or needle nose pliers, 3, radio shack part # Mini SPST 1.5-Amp Momentary Pushbutton Switch (2-Pack) Model: 275-1556 \| Catalog #: 275-1556 you have to have had before hand, bent and solidered one leg to switch body, then insulate other leg and bend over grounded leg. take switch button top off,( well if its broken off, ok )take SD apart, remove battery, look down or feel with probe or twezers for a little dimple next to bottom of switch body, and turn to left, kinda hard to do but its a push down with tool and push to left with tool, as in lossens push down lghter and push left more like using tool to turn a screw, when switch lossens enough, turn over and it will fall out. used leatherman to take switch from inner holder, and in the dark put two lock washers on the in side ( gf was asleep, i was in bed. hehehe) it gives a seemingly shorter switch throw. i use those switches for the PTs i am making too. __________________ vaping with SD/901/801/510. and the ego, with a 901 on it hehehe TW, VS, TV, Nh E-liquids.

11-23-2009, 04:22 AM	#9
boxhead Super Member Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: citrus heights, california Posts: 479 Tweet this post!	and hittman, i was stuck in st joesph for a month in feb-march, had an appendix blow up. vaped a little in the heartland hospital, the carts i had got used up, got a nurse to get me a syringe and did the squizze thing to get some vape on... __________________ vaping with SD/901/801/510. and the ego, with a 901 on it hehehe TW, VS, TV, Nh E-liquids.

11-23-2009, 07:48 AM	#10
crashtestjeep PV Master Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kernersville, nc Posts: 3,144 Tweet this post!	Get them local, its a simple solder fix, even someone whos first time soldering was doing the switch replacement did it <-----LOL! Once u have it out u can see the place to solder, then use the plastic washer insulater thingie on the new switch, bend the terminal down like the old one and screw back in---super easy. If ur still not confident or mess up, its only a $3 loss then u can buy the predone ones. If u lose the plastic washer, any plastic cut to size will do. Trog sent me a how to on it so if u cant find it and need it, Id be happy to thumb thru and find mine and email it to u, just PM me if u need it EDIT-didnt read Boxheads post on how to-very thorough and correct! sorry Box! __________________ 3 Chucks, SB, XHaler, Prodigy V2, GGTS ,SD ,SP2 & Indulgence -ALL using SuperT Tips Last edited by crashtestjeep; 11-23-2009 at 07:51 AM.

11-23-2009, 02:10 AM	#3
hittman Ultra Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,375	Thanks Sun! Mine has the round retaining nut on it. Will the hex nut fit? Have you replaced one before? If so, how?

11-23-2009, 02:57 AM	#6
hittman Ultra Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,375	Thanks Sun and crash. I just don't see how to get the old one out. There is no room to grab the nut when the cap is removed and I can't seem to get a hold on it from the inside.

11-23-2009, 03:53 AM	#7
hittman Ultra Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,375	I got on the screwdriver forum and finally figured out how to get the switch out. I am debating on whether to get the switches from trog or just try to find them locally.

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