Common Vaping Issues: Why Isn’t My Vape Working After I Charged It?

If your vaping device is not working after you have just charged it, you will likely feel frustrated and confused with the situation, especially if it was working fine right beforehand. Usually there is no need to worry since there is usually a simple explanation and solution, but in some cases, you will need to replace some components or upgrade your device. Keep reading to find out more about why your vape might stop working after you charged it and how you can fix the issue.

Reasons Why Your Device Might Not Work After Charging

There are a few reasons why your device might not be working once you have charged it. If you are struggling with this issue, you might be dealing with one of the following causes:

• Your device is turned off
• Your device does not detect your pod/cartridge
• Your device is not actually charged
• Your pod/cartridge is blocked
• Your device’s battery is depleted
• Your device overheated while it was charging

Your Device Is Turned Off

This is the simplest explanation as to why your vaping device might not be working. You can test this quite easily depending on which type of device you have. If your device has an activation button, simply turn it on as you normally would. If the light blinks or the screen turns on like normal, you know the device is on. Try taking a puff and see if it works now.

If your device does not have an on and off button, it likely turns on automatically once you connect a vape pod or cartridge. In this case, remove the pod or cartridge and reconnect it to see if that solves your problem.

Your Device Does Not Detect Your Pod/Cartridge

If your 510-thread vape or pod vape is still not working after you removed and reconnected your pod/cartridge, you should check underneath it where the connections get made. Clean and dry your pod/cartridge, especially if you have noticed e-liquid leakage. If there still seems to be an issue, you can replace the coil and or the cartridge depending on how your device is set up.

Your Device Is Not Actually Charged

If you tried charging your device because the battery ran out and it still is not working, you should try to confirm whether or not your device is actually charging when you plug it into a power source.

If your device has a screen, it will likely display a low battery message when you run out. Other devices have an indicator light that will flash a certain amount of times or in a specific colour to indicate low battery. You can always look at the user manual to make sure that the indicator does in fact correspond to a low battery.

Now, you need to find out why your battery is not charging. Here are some ways to go about figuring this out:

• Check your device’s charging port by wiggling a connected USB cable. If this action moves the connector, your device might have a weak point at the charging port. Sometimes, you can get the cable in just the right position to get it charging again. However, the logical solution would be to replace your device sooner rather than later.

• Try using a different USB cable to charge your device as they can fray and stretch inside the insolation with frequent use, making it difficult for them to deliver power reliably. This solves most charging issues.

• Make sure your device’s charging port is clean, since debris and dirt can keep it from charging properly. You can gently remove any buildup with a toothpick and try again.

Your Pod/Cartridge Is Blocked

It is likely that your pod/cartridge can get blocked and prevent your device from working, especially if you are using thicker e-liquids. High VG e-liquids are generally thicker, and keeping your pod/cartridge in a cool place for long periods of time might cause e-liquids to thicken as well. You can try to unclog your pod/cartridge by:

• Using a paper clip or sewing needle to dislodge chunks in airflow openings or in your centre chimney.

• Puff firmly on your device to force air in, attempting to break and dislodge the clog.

• Remove the pod/cartridge and hold it between your hands or in front of a heater for a while to warm up the oil and make the blockage melt.

Your Device’s Battery Is Depleted

All vape batteries die eventually. Lithium ion batteries last around a year or longer if you charge them daily. When batteries reach the end of their lifespan, they no longer hold enough charge to be useful, and you need to replace them. If your device has a decreased run time and does not want to start after charging, the battery might be finished. Many devices have removable batteries that can be disposed of, but some devices have built-in batteries and need to be completely replaced.

Your Device Overheated While It Was Charging

If your vape is not working after you charged it, even if it worked normally before, and none of the other scenarios in this article apply to you, the charging process might have overheated your battery. 

It is very unlikely that this will be your issue, but it does happen sometimes, especially when you connect your device to an incompatible charger for a tablet or smartphone. That is due to the fact that these devices have batteries that support fast charging and deliver higher currents than vape devices support.

When a vape pen overheats during charging, you will most likely notice a strange smell coming from your device. It will also be much hotter than it usually gets while charging. If you notice either of these things in general, you should disconnect your device from the charger and move it to a fire-safe surface to cool down. 

The most clear sign that your device has overheated during charging is the fact that it will be completely unresponsive. The lights will not blink, the screen will not turn on, and the fire button will not activate anything. The light will not even light up when you connect your vape to a charger. If this is the case, the only option is to replace your device.

We hope that this guide will help you to fix your device if you are having these kinds of charging issues. If you do end up having to replace your device, have a look at Vaperite’s wide vaping range. We have everything you need to satisfy your vaping needs!