Cutting open a battery

[Belhade]

I want to make a 510 nicostick and I have a dead 510 battery, so I want to take the connector out of it. But I don't want to destroy the threads with pliers and, while somebody suggested using a dead atty to screw on and yank out, my attys are all still kickin'.

I just want to know: what's inside a stock 510 battery casing? I found a small pipe-cutter and was thinking about just slicing it open near the atty end, but I don't want to cut into whatever the battery inside the casing is...

 

[candre23]

Any sort of cutting involves a risk. Even if you don't cut the battery itself, just cutting a wire and shorting it out could cause a catastrophic battery failure. I've seen pics of dissected batteries, so I know it can be done. You just need to be aware of the potential for trouble. A 180mAh battery isn't going to take your hand off or anything, but you could get a nasty burn. If you're going to try this, please do it outdoors and be prepared to toss the battery somewhere if it starts smoking or getting hot.

As cheap as battery connectors are, you're really better off just buying some.

 

[Belhade]

Are you kidding?! The risk of death and/or dismemberment is worth way more than shipping charges!

It's not that money is an issue. I just like doing things myself. I'll probably rip this thing open anyways, I just wanted to know if there were any safe ways of doing it. I guess using an axe will keep me far enough from most of the acid splash.

 

[Connman]

I`ve never torn one apart but will someday just to do it. I`d say you could weaken the tube around the connector with some small cuts. Close to the connector I don`t see this being much trouble just don't go deep with the cuts. Figure that tube isn`t all that thick.
Then you might be able to wiggle it free easier. Maybe.
Like I said I`ve never done this yet myself. Pictures would be appreciated or some comment as to how much space is between the connector and the other stuff in there. I`d figure there is small wires and a little space myself before the batteries.

But just to be a safe comment from me don`t do it buy them connectors.

 

[SuZamme]

I looked with a magnifying glass at the end of the 510 with the led. There are 2 rectangular slots on either side. If this is like removing glass from a camera lens, then all you need is the right tool...like from a watch maker to remove bezels because they would have ones small enough.
Maybe this unscrews or pops off and the battery can be pulled out that way.
Probably don't want to have a charged batt or push the button when you are doing this or you may scare yourself...zzzzzzzttttttttzzzzzz!

 

[Belhade]

This battery should be good and dead. A few weeks ago (like three) I dropped it and the light stayed on. Wouldn't fire up an atty anymore, but would still take a charge. The LED finally went out the other day so I figure it should be safe now.

 

[SuZamme]

I think the battery has to come out the led end because there would be no way to get the button to drop out of the hole with the battery in the way.
Anyway, it's a cheap way to get really curly hair.zzztttzzzz!

 

[Belhade]

Ahhh. Good point. Too bad this isn't the battery that the LED cap popped off of.

Wow. The actual battery in there is *tiny*! Easy enough to pull out once you get the LED cap and board off of. Battery was intact, so no problems there. Still can't get the connector out, but I'll get to it tomorrow and show off some pix.

 

[Rocketman]

I use the 510 connector with the stainless steel case intact. It's a lot stronger that way if you are going to press it into something. Cut with a tubing cutter 0.3 inches from end.

pictures in this thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/79242-how-get-atty-connector.html

post number 6

Rocket

 

[Scottbee]

The atty connector is usually both pressed AND bonded in place (anaerobic adhesive). There are a few different methods for getting them apart, but if I don't care about the casing I will just take my Dremel with a cutoff wheel and cut through or nearly through the casing "lengthwise" by the connector.. sometimes in a couple of places. This will relieve any "hoop stress" and I can usually get the connector out then by screwing on an atty and wiggling it a bit.