How to Diagnose Problems With an Electronic Cigarette Battery

While many people consider E-Cigarettes safer than regular cigarettes they have not been FDA approved as smoking-cessation devices.

Electronic cigarettes first came on the market in 2004. Since then they have slowly become more popular as more cities, states, and countries limit the use of tobacco in public areas. Unlike traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, do not burn or contain any tobacco. More properly referred to as a nicotine inhaler, e-cigarettes deliver a set dose of nicotine to the user in vapor form. Most batteries for e-cigarettes are located in the end of the cigarette and are usually rechargeable. Many things can cause these batteries to not work properly and fixing the battery usually means finding the cause of the problem.

Things You'll Need

• Electronic cigarette
• E-cigarette charger
• Spare battery
• Ziplock bag of rice, if needed

Instructions

1. Determine if the battery is the only faulty component. Disconnect and reconnect the battery and the filter. The connection between the battery and the filter may be loose, which would keep the e-cigarette from functioning properly. If another battery is available, use that to ensure that the filter is not faulty.

2. Remove the battery from the filter. Any excess moisture can cause the control chip in the battery to short out. Look at the area around the nicotine cartridge for any visible liquid on the filter or battery. If the battery is wet, place it in a ziplock bag of rice for 24 to 48 hours to remove any moisture.

3. Insert the battery into the charger to ensure it is properly charged. Plugging the battery into the charger while it is wet can cause the control chip to short out.

Tips & Warnings

• Electronic cigarettes are relatively new and have not been throughly studied. The long term effects of using e-cigarettes are currently not known.

References

• Smoke 51:FAQ