iTaste SVD button fix!

[DKP#]

I really like the SVD except for the fire button that has to be pressed hard a certain way or it misfires or turns off. Other than that big issue, it's a great mod.

It just doesn't stick out far enough. A rubber band and pencil eraser was even some improvement.




Here's how to make a new button using a nylon cap nut.
Tools:
Variable speed drill
Hacksaw
File
Wood clothespin or other small piece of wood
Material:
Nylon cap nut ("round part" diameter .33" or greater)
Long screw to fit the cap nut

Using a piece of wood so the SVD doesn't get scratched up, gently tap the ring out. It's comes out fairly easily, even a hairbrush worked fine for a hammer. Alternate sides to remove it evenly

 

[DKP#]

Put the screw into a drill. With the drill running slow, cut off the head with a hacksaw and file a small 45 degree angle on the end to remove thread burrs.




Put the cap nut on and file it down to fit in the SVD switch ring. Leave a step on the bottom similar to the original button.




Pictured is the original button, A new cap nut, and the finished button.




Re-assemble and gently tap the ring back in by tapping the the clothespin. Also pictured is the metal cap nut I tried first that didn't work because it's hollow.




The light is even visible, though dim.

 

[DKP#]

If the button sticks out too far for you, you could shorten it by removing some material from the bottom of the nut first (hex part). Myself, I like it sticking out that far because it can even be pressed sideways.



Hope it works for you too. I really like this thing now.

 

[Mitchdisaster]

that's pretty nifty. I'm happy with my SVD for now but i'll have to keep this in mind if i start having issues.

 

[gravitybomber]

Just want to say thank you for what is probably the one and only true fix for the fire button issue. I have yet to try it, but every day the button gets worse and worse and I've already got your thread bookmarked

 

[Clark F]

I gave up on mine over a month ago.

 

[protorch22]

I am having a hard time getting my button off. I even tried using a flathead screwdriver and that didn't work. Any other suggestions for getting the button off. I would like to monkey around with the SVD again.

 

[Ronald3638]

Thank you for posting this. My SVD is a year old and working fine for now but it's good to know that there is a fairly simple fix if I need ti.

 

[faboom]

My fix...and it worked...pop the ring out gently and remove the fire button. Gently clamp the ring with a pair of vice grips (very careful not to bend it). With a dremel or drill and a 3/32 bit drill carefully ream out the inside of the ring. Test fit the fire button until it's very loose. Reinstall and have at it!

 

[LAWSASSIN]

ive found a easier was to do this follow all the great instructions above to remove your button but instead do this.

place a 0.30mm nylon washer inbetween the button and lower rubber that hits the switch and replace everything. works like a treat.

i did start with 0.50mm and worked my way down to the 0.30mm which was perfect. the o.50 was far too much and the button was too tight. 0.30mm the button clicks perfectly. the charge colour lights are still very visible

anyhow hope this helps