"LOW LOAD" on SiD3? easy fix to that

[mrhelm0313]

just recently got a "low load" on display of my Smoktech SiD3. changed batteries, cleaned and nothing would get rid of it. Turns out its a defect in the bushing of the positive terminal. Its grounding itself out and cant pass voltage. Similar to how a GFI kicks itself out. get some tweezers and gingerly(what we say in the south for gently) wiggle it up out of the bushing. But dont go too far as the positive lead wire isnt that long. take a small dab of silicone with a toothpick and swirl it around the pin. Or if you have access to small orings you can put one on the pin also. lightly finesse it back into the hole and let it sit and dry. make sure you get a working display before the silicone sets up though, as this could be problematic if need be removed again. voila.

 

[Sthur]

That's a good fix to the Sid, it's like what happens to ego batteries when they don't fire. Center pin gets pushed in too far.

Glad you got it working again.