Problems with GLV2

[mouth watering]

I just received my GLV2 5V after two months of waiting. I charged the battery and was ready for my first hit... nothing.

So I went through the process of
-adjusting the atomiser screw
-unscrewing it all the way and checking there's this tiny ball in place
-made sure the batteries are touching the plate in the headcap
-noticed the plate in the headcap is tilted, fixed it carefully with a screwdriver http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/greatlakesvapor/123087-glv2-not-working.html
-tried cleaning/scratching the plate a little bit
-tried different attys that work on other cigs

I emailed sales@greatlakesvapor as they have no support but got no answer yet. Figured I might aswell ask if anyone here has new tricks for me.

 

[dshark]

Black cap on the bottom side of the headcap; remove it, inside is an allen head screw. Turn this clockwise. this will move the pin closer to your atty/carto. Counterclockwise does the obvious. You can make adjustments doing this.

Let me know how it is going.

Hmmm, just noticed that it appears as you have played with that some......
Outside chance the the wiring and/or resistor under the plate in the cap could be shorting out.

 

[dshark]

I would try to back the allen head out, push the pin down as far as it will go and then screw your atty on as far as it will go. Then tighten the allen head back in again moving the pin up to the atty. I had to do this process with my latest mini I picked a few weeks back.

 

[mouth watering]

At the moment I'm very tempted to hassle with the plate as it seems I'm left with a somewhat expensive paperweight. Obviously seems to be the problem as it was tilted in the first place.

But I might just destroy it doing that. Maybe I should wait for response from greatlakesvapor before doing anything radical like using it as a hammer.

edit - I tried the method #3 but didn't work.

Thanks for trying to find a solution tho.

 

[dshark]

I have one without the plate on my 5v. And my new mini has the plate - I am curious of how that plate come out as well because I want to do some customizing by retrofitting a same brand switch but different style.

Believe me I understand your frustration, just hang in there, I think you will really like it once it is operating correctly.

 

[dshark]

I've taken the C-clip off on the inside of the cap, but still do not know how that plate comes out of there.

 

[mouth watering]

So you're trying to disassemble a headcap to see how it's been assembled?

 

[dshark]

yea I have to in order to retrofit a new switch. I could do it on my 5v because the plate is non-existant. I need to buy the switch but I won't tear down my 5v unit until my new 5v unit arrives next monday or tuesday. I've been waiting too just like you have.

 

[mouth watering]

So how did it come off? You didn't receive it like that, did ya?

I've heard from people that were missing the allen screw and the ball and such. Never got replacements from greatlakesvapor and just had to live with it.

But that plate is a whole different story as it seems somewhat more crucial...

 

[Akileze]

My fiance has the 5v with the plate too. Can someone post pics of it once they get it off? And maybe a how to?

 

[dshark]

The GLV2 5v I have never had the plate installed in it. It was built before Jay had implemented this upgrade into production.

The GLV2 mini has the plate as this is now in production for I believe all GLV's as is the larger vent hole. Yours should have the larger vent too right? I have a C-clip remover/installer tool to get that out. I am just concerned on the plate because I can't find a seam or a split in it to remove it. I haven't given it ALOT of effort yet but I do plan on figuring it out.

 

[dshark]

Hey Akileze - I see you found the thread..!!!

Going out to have some happy hour beers with the wife at a freinds house tonight but I will see what I can figure out on this tomorrow.

 

[jaybird]

I can walk you guys through it tomorrow, but in the mean time google "retaining ring pliers" thats what your looking for. As always your GLV has a life time on it so send it back if you want...i can fix it for you.

 

[dshark]

I have one and taken the ring out but how does the plate come out from under the brass contact button?

 

[Akileze]

I have a newer GLV2 Mini that has the larger vent and the plate. My other one doesn't have it though. The newer ones are a two piece it seems with no bottom cap. Odd, as I was told to never change the battery from the top part? LOL

 

[mouth watering]

Odd, as I was told to never change the battery from the top part? LOL

Are you suggesting I entered the battery from the wrong end and broke it?

LOL

edit: something to do with grammar

 

[Akileze]

Nah, just saying I was told to put the batt in from the bottom cap....but I think i get what u mean lol

 

[dshark]

So here is the pic of the resisted 5v headcap. The resistor itself looks like a small bean.

 

[keyzygirl]

Just call Jay on the phone.

 

[Akileze]

I'd call Jay, but dont have a lot of time as I work 3rd shift. Also, really didn't really want to pay to ship it in if that is whats needed. Thanks for the pic! Did you figure out how to remove the plate after you take off the c-clip? So from what I can tell (as the pic is a bit dark), the resistor is soldered after the wire is connected to the switch, and before the pin connection, is that correct? Gonna do it tonight