VT75 Nano battery cover

[KDodds]

So, if you have one, you know that the battery cover is about the only thing you can complain about. For those that don't know, the battery cover is basically shaped like a wafer battery or coin with threads on the outside perimeter.

It's very difficult to start threading and very tight, not a smooth turn at all. So what is everyone doing to replace the battery? Obviously liquid lubricant is a no-no, but what about powders? Or is everyone just charging in-mod through the USB?

 

[Angrygod50]

Don't have one so I really don't know but Silicone lube is non-conductive so a bit on the threads may help. Also I've used a bit of bar soap on my mechanical mods to loosen tight threads. Just a tiny bit is all that's needed. Hope this helps.

 

[Nailz]

I have the nano and the battery cap really sucks, thought I would break it getting it off and back on, but managed to get battery in it, and now only charging via usb, wish they had stuck with the same design as the full size VT, as have no problems with that.

Nolax is meant to be good for threading, and have some from my mech days, but not risked trying to get the battery cap back off yet.

 

[Vapin4Joy]

Use Chap Stick on the threads.

 

[MercuryVaper]

Hope they address this issue. I would like to get one.

 

[skt239]

I might be wrong but I swear I read somewhere it can't be charged via USB. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[MercuryVaper]

I might be wrong but I swear I read somewhere it can't be charged via USB. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Don't know for sure. It doesn't sound right to me though. Everything charges with escribe.

 

[Nailz]

Yes it charges via usb port.

 

[skt239]

Ok I figured out where I thought I saw that and it wasn't the nano.. Grimm Greens latest video is on the VT75 26650 version and he says no charging through the USB. Don't know if he is right, wrong, or if that only applies to the 26650 version.

 

[Nailz]

Ok I figured out where I thought I saw that and it wasn't the nano.. Grimm Greens latest video is on the VT75 26650 version and he says no charging through the USB. Don't know if he is right, wrong, or if that only applies to the 26650 version.

He's wrong, have the full size black VT75 since it came out and always charged it via usb port with a 26650 in it.

 

[KDodds]

Thanks guys. I like the chapstick idea, going to have to pick up a tube.

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Noalox is what you want. Try Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

Cheers,
Steve

Edit NO-OX-ID A Special is also supposed to be good

 

[all_thumbs]

The tab on my battery door broke off. I was still able to work it off, change my battery to one I feel safer with long term, and then I turned it back down snug and will charge through USB until I hear back from my vendor or HCigar about any options.