I am severely confused here...
I understand the manual battery will not fit in the PCC "charging slot", as the auto-batteries do. But mine fits perfectly fine in the extra "battery slot". I just flip it upside-down so the button doesn't find any trouble. Lid closes pefectly.
As for the new cases, it houses my assembled sidesho with manual battery attached. Although with the manual attached the ecig won't completely fall into it's indention spot "snugly". With that said, it will rest on top of the spot with about 1/4 of the ecig in the groove. The lid closes with ease with the sidesho like this. And the sidesho doesn't move around at all while I'm handling the case. Every time I open to case, the cig is right where I left it.
I'm really sorry to hear you are still having problems Vulture. I am so happy with my sidesho ecig case (as is my girlfriend). I would recommend them to anyone. It's a good thing we chose Modervapor, because, as I'm sure we all know: when problems arise, it's Tony to the rescue!
Can't say enough about that guy! GL Vulture, really hope it works out for ya!