Kat..it does sound like the charger is pushing the posts down.Do you have a way to use a usb charger. They don't seem to push on the center post as much. If I were you I would ask if the have an old style charger or grab a 808/901 charger from elsewhere.
I have never had problems with any of my chargers and I really feel awful for you!
Thanks Mary Kay, you don't need to feel awful for me, I'm okay, just rather over it. My husband is rather scathing (though hugely relieved I gave up smoking). He keeps telling me it's all a sign I should quit
vaping as well

It's pressure I don't need while trying to sort this out.
Both the V4L USB & wall charger seem to do this. I have a USB charger that I got with some 808 batts from Heaven Gifts, it's what I was using with my Diamond prior to receiving the V4L kit and I think I'll go back to using that. I could also use my White Cloud USB charger. I don't like to mix them, in case there is something different in voltage or something (I've no understanding of amps, ohms etc). And I have my PCC, though I haven't tried that yet. Maybe I'd better... or not?