Poof it went

[jtpjc]

Well, I just had an interesting experience. Charging my 510 mega battery from a front USB port on my computer. Suddenly my computer went dead. I looked at it and noticed some smoke coming out of the tip of the battery. So naturally I took it out to prevent further damage. Next thing I know it was spitting fire and sparkles in all directions. Here are some results (if I can get the pictures posted):

A hole in my carpet:

And here is what is left of the culprit:

Weirdest thing: my computer is still working. No problem whatsoever.

 

[justboringsarah]

Whoa,that is crazy. Did the tip just blow off like that?

 

[boomer2506]

Oh man that sucks i'm gonna start using my wall charger. Good thing you were there i'd hate to hear you had a fire or got hurt you never know

 

[debb]

oh my! thats why i don't use my pc to charge......glad your pc is not damaged...

 

[jtpjc]

When I charge the batteries on a usb port, I always check if they blink, and feel if they're getting hot because that means there is a problem. This time I didn't.

 

[toriL]

that sucks!

 

[Rosco]

Dayum....Glad everything is OK. Something many need to take into consideration I think.

 

[jtpjc]

Glad I was there when it happened. Could have been much worse.

 

[oldjoe]

I realize that all e-cigs use a USB connection for charging but as a PC repair/sales person I do not use and would never suggest using a PC USB port to charge/power an e-cig.
One of the many considerations to consider is the quality of the power supply in the PC and OEM units (Dell-HP etc.) are noted for using low quality units that have unstable power delivery.

 

[WillyB]

Well, I just had an interesting experience. Charging my 510 mega battery from a front USB port on my computer. Suddenly my computer went dead. I looked at it and noticed some smoke coming out of the tip of the battery. So naturally I took it out to prevent further damage. Next thing I know it was spitting fire and sparkles in all directions. Here are some results (if I can get the pictures posted):


And here is what is left of the culprit:

Were did you get that 'charger', doesn't look Like a Joye product. Looks like the one that came with the disposables.

 

[jtpjc]

Well, that's what was packaged with the 510. But it also had a wall charger. Don't know if it was an original Joye, we had/have limited choice here in the Netherlands. By the way, I don't blame the charger; I think there leaked some juice in the battery which caused a short circuit.

 

[benjayman2]

So glad you caught in time for the most part, and at least your computer still works. I never charge ecigs from my computer. I'm too scared of mbp getting hurt

 

[jtpjc]

OldJoe, I always build my own computers and I make sure I choose quality components. I like to think that policy paid off today. No damage to the pc whatsoever. Even the USB port is still working.

 

[WillyB]

....By the way, I don't blame the charger; I think there leaked some juice in the battery which caused a short circuit.

Take a peek at the charger in this pic (Boge 510 disposable).

That one will in fact do exactly what happened to you with standard 510 batteries.

 

[whiskey]

question answered...deleted

 

[player30]

I'm glad it didn't fry your computer!

 

[pianoguy]

Whoa, you dodged a bullet!

 

[Magnetron]

yep that charger looks just like the USB charger that comes with the "Q" Kit! it will only charge the "auto" battery that come with the "Q" kit.. And well you can see what happens when you try and charge a manual Joye Battery Type.. glad your ok, and you caught it! Phweww!

 

[Natalia]

When I charge the batteries on a usb port, I always check if they blink, and feel if they're getting hot because that means there is a problem. This time I didn't.

First -WOW! That is just sooooo scary! Second- isn't that always the way it goes? The ONE time you don't check! Third - I'm so glad you're okay!

 

[Kufu Kahn]

I see modding potential here.

Glad you weren't hurt or experience any more damages.