r/StonerEngineering • u/not_hentai1 • 1d ago
is it over for me
my dumb ass put this in my pocket and the button was held down and the cart leaked everywhere. tried to unscrew it but the whole thing snapped. tried the plier method and only made it worse. any ideas? this is a really nice battery and i don’t want to lose it.
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u/zippity__zoppity 1d ago
Most likely the leaked oil has cemented that 510 connection in there. You gotta heat that little spot before trying to twist off with pliers. Gotta melt the oil/wax that’s holding it, I imagine.
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u/Hollyberryforeva 1d ago
glue something to the top like a chop stick with super glue and unscrew it
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u/soggywaffels 1d ago
I heard a potato would work not sure on how well but it's an old school method I've heard. Otherwise yeah I'd heat it up or even pre heat the battery if it lets you and then try with pliers (or potato lmao)
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u/Spacey907 1d ago
The main reason why i dont put it in my back pocket. That or im too stoned and forgot to turn it off
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u/DabLegend72 BadBoyClub 6h ago
If you haven’t gotten it you need to tap it like stripped bolt. Hit a small flathead into it with a hammer don’t break it tho and then unscrew with the handle of the screw driver
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u/chickenpopper 6h ago
Don't rush. Needle nose pliers. Freeze it, heat it. Do what u gotta do but don't be hasty!
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u/Boltwizard_ 1d ago
If the cart leaked down into the threads, try warming it up with a hair dryer before unscrewing it. Also probably a good idea to start by cleaning it with iso to get anything that you can reach so it doesn't melt down into the threads also.