Atomizer - Connection pressed in...fix? - 510

[basilray]

Hey everyone,

I've got a couple of 510 atomizers that are not working. I screwed them on too tight, and now the connection piece (the connection hole inside the rubber ring is depressed, instead of being flush with the bottom of the atomizer. I tried using a paperclip to pull it back out, but it doesn't want to stay. Anyone ever had this problem and been able to fix it? I can upload photos if it helps!

 

[aarik]

There's a silicone gasket that needs to be reinserted. Try using a needle. Keep the gasket in with your finger and try to pull the center piece out with the needle. Then use the needle to tuck the gasket back in so it does not short.

It happened to me with 3 atomizers before i learned to watch out for how hard i tighten them. I was able to salvage 1 of them. The other 2 I think i twisted or pulled the coil with the needle.

 

[basilray]

Looks like I have probably messed up the coil in the one I successfully got back together. I can't be sure, as my multimeter is at home...in the US...and I'm in the Philippines!

Looks like I may have to break down and buy one from a local mall here. It'll be like $15 USD, but at least I'll be able to use my GLV2!