Box Problems! Need Help!

[TinyBeardedMan]

I bought this box mod from someone who makes them on Facebook.  He seemed like a reputable person with a lot of positive feedback.  But a year has passed, I am having trouble with my box and I can't get ahold of him.  But here is my problem:  The only time my box works is when I plug it into a charger.  As soon as it is separated from the charger it shuts down.  Im on a Mac, so is there anyone who can help me? Its a DNA 200 chip attached to a 2200 Mah battery.

Edited November 6, 2017 by TinyBeardedMan

[dwcraig1]

Can you vape with it when connected via USB or does the board/screen just power on?

[Wayneo]

Sounds like a LiPO battery.

1. There is now escribe v2 with a native Mac version available.
2. Can you post a full Printscreen (Command Shift 3) of Device Monitor with cells 1-3 ticked

[TinyBeardedMan]

I plugged it into my computer and it won't even turn on for that.  I thought it might be because of it not getting enough so I tried a wall charger and now it won't even turn on for that.  

 

I have no idea what Escribe is or how to use it

 

[TinyBeardedMan]

So I have downloaded the Escribe to my mac and plugged in my box.  I took the screenshot.  Funny thing is that when I plug it in without an rad then it works.  If I screw on my RDA my computer tells me its taking too much energy or some nonsense.  I hope this screenshot helps.

[Wayneo]

Thanks for that. It's showing every cell is completely dead. 0.00V. Hopefully a new battery would fix that from seeing such low puffs, but even so with my old barely used Lipo's, there was usually a glimmer of a volt in at least 1 cell.

I haven't seen a 'some nonsense' error, but the actual wording or screenshot could indicate bigger issues.

[dwcraig1]

That's how it would read if balance connector was not plugged in as far as the individual cells, pack too I believe.

[Wayneo]

2 hours ago, dwcraig1 said:

That's how it would read if balance connector was not plugged in as far as the individual cells, pack too I believe.

I believe so as well. Been there done that. LOL.

The balance connector is usually a small connector coming from the battery and usually attaches to the board/chip down by the USB port (on the opposite side of the USB plug)

[TinyBeardedMan]

So is there anything that I can do? Or do I have to attempt to find someone to fix it for me?

 

[TinyBeardedMan]

this is the inside of my box.

[Wayneo]

See those thinner wires (Black/white/blue) are they plugged into the board in between the thick red and black coming from the battery? You might be able to lift out the battery carefully which has either been soldered directly to the board or there will be a connector

 

Looking carefully, he appears to have cutoff the connectors and wired directly to the board, due to space.

Edited November 7, 2017 by Wayneo
Looked closer

[TinyBeardedMan]

They look like they are attached.

[Wayneo]

Yeah, so you have a few options. The RC hobby guys are familiar with Lipo's and tight soldering. They might see an issue with the sollder joints/wire. Your battery you can find at hobbyking. You could see if they're willing to to replace it for you, but it's obviously more work than just plugging in 2 connectors. It'll take them more time to clean up what's there, than the new soldering required. It looked to be a tight fit so maybe there was no room for connectors, blah blah blah.

For a builder to do it, you could check/ask at your local vape store.

Do you remember what the nonsense message was? All I've said was how to replace the battery.

[TinyBeardedMan]

I don't have RC hobby guys anywhere near me so I guess Ill have to go to my local shopped see if they can do anything.  So am I going to have to replace the battery? Because I know I don't trust myself to attempt to do it.

[TinyBeardedMan]

What nonsense message are you talking about?

 

 

[Wayneo]

 

2 hours ago, TinyBeardedMan said:

What nonsense message are you talking about?

When you said this. It could be more than just the battery if the connections are solid.

22 hours ago, TinyBeardedMan said:

If I screw on my RDA my computer tells me its taking too much energy or some nonsense.

 

[TinyBeardedMan]

3 minutes ago, Wayneo said:

 

When you said this. It could be more than just the battery if the connections are solid.

 

This is the message my computer gives me.  Even though my mac is plugged in charging and its the only thing plugged in via usb.

[Wayneo]

Good, so not mod related. Ask at a local vape shop for modders. The modder should be able to diagnose and repair.

Similar to your situation, my 2 thick battery cables are hardwired. When it's time to replace it, I'll decide whether to put a connector in the path by cutting the wires already there. Those are 12awg cables and can't be easily used with an XT30 connector (small)

[TinyBeardedMan]

Ill take it to my local shop and see what they can do for me.  Thank you all for the help.

[Wayneo]

Good luck. Come back and let us know how it works out, but before sending it in, do a file -> 'save as' to retain a copy of your settings just in case. Post a pic of your mod in the picture thread.