V2 Base Cap Spring

[NormC]

Just HOW do I get the base spring back into the base. I've been trying to get it back in with no luck, and it's not much fun replacing the batteries, positioning the spring just right and hoping it doesn't turn sideways when I screw in the base.

I know I read a post on here somewhere about how to get the base spring remounted, but can't find it anywhere.

 

[NormC]

Nobody knows? I really don't want to send this back for repair if I can do it myself. Mail to my APO takes a LONG time!

 

[FrogHat]

Well I just looked at the Protege, looks to me like your going to have to put the end of the spring in the slot and compress the rest until it snaps in place.

How did that come out?

 

[NormC]

Well I just looked at the Protege, looks to me like your going to have to put the end of the spring in the slot and compress the rest until it snaps in place.

How did that come out?

Thanks for the reply ....!

I've tried that. Didn't work. I've tried threading it in place, compressing it, just about everything except beating it with a hammer. At this point I'm getting REALLY ...... off with the thing!

 

[catlvr]

Mine came out once. What I did was gently pull the bottom end of spring alittle wider. Mine has an open end like a keychain and I just twisted (screwed) it back in. Worked great. Had to widen it or it would come back out. Hope this helps.

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

In another thread, you will have to search, Steve said that if you use a needlenose pliers you can thread it into the cap. Takes some effort, but that is how he assembles all of the springs.

 

[NormC]

Thanks catlvr and SheerLuck. The post I was looking for was the once with Steve explaining how to get the thing back in using needlenose pliers. Since the search engine on this forum is nearly useless I still haven't found it. Still looking though. And still trying to get the spring back where it belongs.

 

[NormC]

I finally found the post I've been looking for:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ring-end-connector-prodigyv2.html#post1079510

Tried it, the spring still won't go back in. Guess it's time to open a ticket.

Thanks folks!

 

[jingleballs]

twist it in there homie.

 

[redrhino]

Hey jingleballs,how are you doing? Haven't seen you in a while....

 

[jingleballs]

good. PM sent. dont wanna jack this thread lol.

 

[funkybozu]

twist it in there homie.

yup ive taken mine in and out that way a few times
it just screws in

 

[CaSHMeRe]

We use needle nose pliers ... Small ones. Gripping the entire spring as we push down and twist ...

The end cap opening looks like this: ? / \ Tapered ... So, it will eventually get in there. I will say, the first time I did one, took me 20 minutes ... Now I can pop them in within just a matter of seconds!

 

[NormC]

We use needle nose pliers ... Small ones. Gripping the entire spring as we push down and twist ...

The end cap opening looks like this: ? / \ Tapered ... So, it will eventually get in there. I will say, the first time I did one, took me 20 minutes ... Now I can pop them in within just a matter of seconds!

Thanks Steve! Still trying.

 

[FrogHat]

Thanks Steve! Still trying.

Wow.........still not back on??

Try taking a nail file and decreasing the diameter at the end of the spring.