Kanger KBox Mini Platinum 'clicking' noise from battery compartment

[Dangle]

Hi all!

I've been using the new Kbox Mini Platinum for a couple of weeks now and just recently noticed that there is a constant, quiet 'clicking' noise coming from the battery/compartment.

It's only audible when the mod is switched on but not being fired (standby mode?). As soon as I fire it - the clicking stops. It's also not audible when the mod is switched off.

I have tried two different 18650 batteries - an Efest and an Imren - but the same noise is heard.

I wondered if anyone else had experienced this with this mod or even another mod?

Cheers!
Dan

 

[ufosnowcat]

try shaking gently see if you hear it. i found that the up down buttons rattle a bit when moving a finger supporting them should stop it.

 

[Dangle]

Thanks for your reply! I'm fairly certain this isn't button rattle. The clicking noise is a constant sound and can be heard when the mod is stationary - it sounds like it originates directly from the battery compartment. It's almost a buzz at times but you can only hear it when brought close to your ear. I'm going to take it into a shop today and see what they make of it!

 

[ufosnowcat]

I'm going to take it into a shop today and see what they make of it!

try to get a warranty replacement
if its electronical or bad battery its potentially dangerous

 

[KentA]

Does it sound like a ticking timebomb?

 

[LilWhiteClouder]

Hi all!

I've been using the new Kbox Mini Platinum for a couple of weeks now and just recently noticed that there is a constant, quiet 'clicking' noise coming from the battery/compartment.

It's only audible when the mod is switched on but not being fired (standby mode?). As soon as I fire it - the clicking stops. It's also not audible when the mod is switched off.

I have tried two different 18650 batteries - an Efest and an Imren - but the same noise is heard.

I wondered if anyone else had experienced this with this mod or even another mod?

Cheers!
Dan

I hear the same clicking when firing my 70 w kbox (the one with the power adjust buttons on the side). I put it away for a bit but will get it out tomorrow and chase the click. This thing has an internal LiPo in pretty sure. Odd noise it makes.

 

[Dangle]

Does it sound like a ticking timebomb?

Haha...my fear is that it basically is! I'm not using it until it's sorted!