Hi everyone! I stumbled upon this place about 1-2 months ago after the “hall effect sensor” scandal, thinking “oh god, what will I do now”. Since then, I’ve been looking around, reading, and learning.
I see there are quite a few of you who know the “trade” well, and perhaps I can ask you for technical assistance. My beloved Voopoo Argus Pro 2, shown in the picture, has let me down. As you can see, one of the two small copper sensors doesn’t “spring” back into place. Because of this, it doesn’t detect the pod. I took out the two small screws, but unfortunately, the mod itself doesn’t come apart. I don’t know if anyone has experienced this or has any ideas on how to fix it. I tried to take the bottom apart, but it’s really not budging, and I couldn’t find many videos on how to disassemble it.
I’ll accept any ideas, tips, or help, thank you!
If all else fails, I saw in the marketplace section there’s a similar device, but instead of a fixed battery, it has a replaceable one. I might grab that if this doesn’t work out.
But it’s supposed to come apart You weren’t efficient enough. In your place, I’d try to fix it without disassembling it. You didn’t say if it’s jamming or if the spring specifically broke? I’d try to fix jamming with contact spray or something that evaporates. If the spring broke, then pass. @Zoli76 is a mechanic, maybe he has an idea.
I also think it should come off, but that spring pin (or pin, or measuring needle, or spike, whatever you call it) if it gets stuck, there are 2 cases: it can be cleaned with alcohol, gasoline, contact spray, WD-40, and then it will move again, or it’s seized/damaged, and then it needs replacement…
Such a spring needle, in a more robust version, starts from around 1800-3000 Ft. (We currently use 27 types… and the old types, these were originally designed for electronic testing machines.) This is certainly just a fraction, but it’s not meant to last forever either…
Yes, unfortunately the spring on that small sensor has broken or come loose. If I turn it upside down it slides out, then when I turn it back it slides in. Poking it with a needle sometimes sets it in a good position, but it slides back and stays there.
Then, as I assess my situation, I’ll be better off with a part from the used market. To be honest, I’m not much of a mechanic guru either. Maybe this will be the best way.
I think you’re better off buying another mod than fixing yours. It’s not ridiculously expensive tech, and it’s better to have peace of mind with electronics.
Thank you for everyone’s help it’s better to leave it in peace, I won’t interfere, especially since I’m not much of a mechanic.
I’m just curious to know how it could have been taken apart? No screws, and the bottom wouldn’t budge even with prying. Purely out of curiosity, thank you.
even if this gets fixed now
it’s better to leave it in peace, I won’t interfere, especially since I’m not much of a mechanic.
