Provari button falling apart

[Marthag]

Looking for some help. On my two plus year old provari button has fallen apart. Basically it was firing only about half the time for the last couples of days. Today when I have taken off the end cap to change battery a tiny rubber peace fell out and the button would not work. I pulled the board and it looks like the rubbery thing on the button has been worn and it has separated from the switch. There is still rubber in the switch but the whole springy part is gone. I would hate to throw this provari out just because of the switch I can take the switch apart but I would need that rubber part or the whole switch. Is there a place that sells these things? Thank you.

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[kas122461]

Provape does not sell parts, you will have to send it in, I am not sure what they will say, when you tell them you took the board out though.

https://provape.zendesk.com/anonymous_requests/new

KAS

 

[Marthag]

Thanks for yore help kas122461. That was my first thought but since I'm from Canada shipping there and back plus replacement of Electronic Assembly would cost
150$ which would be the price of a new provari 2.5 The part in question is probably less than a buck and I can do it in less than five minutes. Do you guys know if the old v2 18650 extension cap fits on the new V2.5? Thanks.

 

[WillyZee]

Thanks for yore help kas122461. That was my first thought but since I'm from Canada shipping there and back plus replacement of Electronic Assembly would cost
150$ which would be the price of a new provari 2.5 The part in question is probably less than a buck and I can do it in less than five minutes. Do you guys know if the old v2 18650 extension cap fits on the new V2.5? Thanks.

yes it fits the 2.5

 

[ENAUD]

Hey Marthag, sorry to hear of your switch going, good luck to you sourcing a replacement and salvaging your workhorse! I wish to ask you, out of sheer curiosity, how long has this mod been in service, and has it been a solo device, or used in rotation with others? Thanks for any reply.

 

[serenity21899]

A similar thing happened to me, and I had to replace the board for $70.00, since it was out of warranty. However, I did get a new 1-year warranty with it. And I was able to pick a new LED color to match what color I had it painted.

 

[Marthag]

Purchase date was 06/17/2012 and it was my main device with a lavatuve as a backup. I'm using the lavatube now until i'll figure something out. Thanks for the replies.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

PM Monster Kenny. If anyone can fix it, or lead you on how to fix it, he can.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/members/5470/monsterkenny.html

 

[Marthag]

Good news guys. I was able to fix it. Soldered another switch on top the old one and all is good. Maybe better than original because now I can hear it click. Thanks for all the help.

 

[r77r7r]

Good to hear. I was going to say email Provape and ask which of their Canadian approved sellers might have some. I saw a European supplier had them.

 

[ENAUD]

Good news guys. I was able to fix it. Soldered another switch on top the old one and all is good. Maybe better than original because now I can hear it click. Thanks for all the help.

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Awesome! Kudos to you on getting that mod back in shape Necessity it the mother of all invention!