If you’ve already tried to recharge your disposable vape but the battery isn’t charging anymore, you’ve probably used up all of its charges. If your disposable vape does not have a charging port (like Puff Bars), it isn’t meant to be recharged. [2] X Research source
Not only is it dangerous to recharge a disposable vape that isn’t rechargeable, but it’s also not going to do you much good. Typically, by the time the battery is spent, the disposable vape is out of e-liquid. The risks are not worth the likelihood a few more bad-tasting burnt hits. You should not attempt to recharge your battery if you have no experience working with electronic components and fully understand the risks.
If your vape didn’t come with a charging cable but has a charging port, you can usually use any micro USB cable, including the kind that comes with most Android devices. Some rechargeables might have a USB-C port, but this isn’t very common on disposable vape pens. Micro USB ports are 6. 85mm x 1. 8mm rectangular ports. USB Type C ports are 8. 24mm x 2. 4mm and are oval-shaped.
Allow the vape to charge for at least 30 minutes every couple of days. If the battery doesn’t charge, you can try cleaning the USB port on the vape using compressed air or a cotton swab lightly soaked in alcohol. Make sure you let the port dry before plugging a USB cable into it. If the battery still won’t charge, the battery may be dead and you will need to get a new vape.
Pliers. Red and black wires, or a USB cable (to be destroyed). A USB wall charger or a lithium-ion battery charger. Wire cutters. Wire strippers Electrical tape. Alligator clips (optional, but recommended).
If the contents of the vape don’t slide out, you may need to remove the mouthpiece on the top of the vape too. You can use your pliers to remove the mouthpiece as well. Be careful removing the insides of the vape. Wires and pieces may easily break.
You may also want to check how much e-liquid is left in the tank. If there isn’t any liquid left in the tank, you may be able to refill it. If not, it may not be worth it to try to recharge the battery.
If you are using regular black and red wires, just make sure they are stripped on both ends so that an inch or so of bare wire is exposed. It is recommended you use a lithium-ion charger and wires instead of a USB charger since it is specifically designed to charge lithium-ion batteries. You also won’t need to ruin a USB charging cable.
Usually, the negative terminal is connected to the LED, and the positive terminal is connected to the tank. If it has red and black wires attached, the black wire is attached to the negative terminal, and the red wire is attached to the positive terminal.
If you are using a USB cable, just plug it into a standard USB wall charger or charging block. If you are using red and black wires, you will need to use a lithium-ion battery charger. Connect the black wire to the negative terminal on the charger (it usually has a spring or coil). Then connect the red wire to the positive terminal of the charger. You may want to use alligator clips to connect the wires. Though you may need to use a separate clip or electrical tape to hold the red (positive wire) in place.
Do not leave the battery unattended while it is charging. If you see smoke or the battery or wires start getting too hot, unplug the charger immediately.
