Dropped my 50w istick, still fires but the screen is dead, please help!

[erikbal]

I've had my istick since not long after they came out and it's been pretty good to me besides randomly shutting off once in a while. Last night I dropped it onto the floor and it went totally dead. I plugged it in and hit the fire button several times and it started firing but the screen is dead.
This is just awful timing because I just started a new job the beginning of December and the front diff in my jeep went so I borrowed a good amount of money from a friend to fix it then the next week ( last Thursday) out of nowhere I got laid off from work. They stressed it wasn't my fault and business was just too slow and since I was the newest guy I was the first to go. Anyways needless to say I don't have money for a new device and really need this istick to get me by for a while if possible. Honestly where I live near an Indian reservation it would be cheaper to start smoking again but I do NOT want that! Sorry for such a long post just really bummed out and hoping maybe it can be fixed. Thanks for reading and I appreciate any help I can get!

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[SpaceApe]

Sorry to hear your mod isn't working I assume its no longer under warranty?

 

[erikbal]

No unfortunately I've owned it for prob 9+ months now so no chance of that. Plus I dropped it so I'm sure it wouldn't be covered. I haven't had a cigarette in over 2 years and really don't want to start now!

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[nyiddle]

The iStick 50W sells for 35 bucks -- less if you can use coupon codes/find a sale. Even if it would be cheaper to start smoking for a day or two, after a week at 5$ (just throwing a number out there) a pack, assuming you're pack-a-day, you will have paid in cigarettes what you could have spent on a new iStick.

I don't think you're going to be able to fix the screen easily, if at all. I suggest buying a whole new unit. Who knows what other internals might be wonky as a result of the drop? Dunno if I'd take that gamble of it not charging right or something else going wrong.

 

[erikbal]

I can get cartons of what I used to smoke for $22.50. I'm going to try the absolute best I can to not resort to that. If this istick can't be fixed I'll try to get by using it as long as I can. I still owe several hundred dollars for repairs on my jeep so any and all extra cash goes to that. I usually do all of my own work on my jeep but this was over my head and the weather was frigid cold.

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[crxess]

over 2 years and no backup?

Coupon Code: 6OFFMOD -- US Vendor

Eleaf iStick TC 100W Mod | VapoRider

 

[Bonskibon]

over 2 years and no backup?

Coupon Code: 6OFFMOD -- US Vendor

Eleaf iStick TC 100W Mod | VapoRider

Was thinking the same thing. Always have backups, and backups for the backups. Hope it works out for you.

 

[herb]

Sorry to hear your mod isn't working I assume its no longer under warranty?

Eleaf will not cover their mods under any circumstances even if it was under warranty , they have proven that , they make em so cheap and expect people to just buy another.

 

[erikbal]

over 2 years and no backup?

Coupon Code: 6OFFMOD -- US Vendor

Eleaf iStick TC 100W Mod | VapoRider

Yeah I know I know, I'm ashamed. I was planning on upgrading to an rx200 soon but then I had to put the money into the jeep.

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[Chips177]

over 2 years and no backup?

Coupon Code: 6OFFMOD -- US Vendor

Eleaf iStick TC 100W Mod | VapoRider

Then he's looking at about another $40-50 for batteries and a good charger

 

[skiball]

Can't you just use it without the screen for a couple weeks till you can afford a replacement.

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[roxynoodle]

Sigelei 50Ws are $20 at 101vape. You'll need a battery, too, but you can charge it in the mod.

 

[erikbal]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I was going to upgrade to a rx200 with batteries and charger then the istick would be my back up. It must've landed just right because I dropped it quite a few times and it's always held up pretty good. I know I got my money's worth. I wish I had some local friends that vape that I could buy something used from or something.

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[TXBiker]

There've been lots of good deals come through the classies. I drop in the thread daily just incase there's something in there that I cant live without. Keep an eye on vapingcheap.com too lots of decent mods at good prices.

 

[crxess]

Then he's looking at about another $40-50 for batteries and a good charger

not my fault

I had backups for my backups within 3 weeks of Switching to vaping
*and I have a family of 7 to care for on a Blue collar salary.

 

[YoursTruli]

XPro BT65 / BT50 by Smok $24.99 - MOD - Clearance
XPro BT65 / BT50 by Smok was $54.99 on clearance for $24.99
Coupon Code: 25%offClearance (for additional 25% off)
= $18.74

there are a lot of great mods on sale if you look around a bit and more affordable than going back to smoking, good luck!

 

[YoursTruli]

istick 50:

Eleaf iSmoka iStick 50W 4400mAh 0.2ohm Mod
$34.95

Eleaf iStick 50W Battery
$34.95

 

[Dlmdavid]

What about the ijust 2 mod with the battery and tank? Up here it's about 40 dollars for the setup probably even cheaper down in the states. Not the greatest set up but a decent back up that should get you through until you can get a better mod

 

[Rabbit Slayer]

I can get cartons of what I used to smoke for $22.50. I'm going to try the absolute best I can to not resort to that. If this istick can't be fixed I'll try to get by using it as long as I can. I still owe several hundred dollars for repairs on my jeep so any and all extra cash goes to that. I usually do all of my own work on my jeep but this was over my head and the weather was frigid cold.

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And when you are finished smoking that $23 carton of cigs, what, besides a pile of ashes and butts, will you have to show for your investment...for $13-18 more you can buy a new istick50