Raz Vape is one of the most popular companies in the vaping industry today, and one of the reasons for the company’s popularity is how long their devices last for the money. The Raz TN9000 and Raz LTX 25K last up to 9,000 puffs and up to 25,000 puffs respectively, which could last an average smoker days or even weeks. The reason why Raz vapes last so long is because they contain large volumes of e-liquid, and they’re equipped with rechargeable batteries to ensure that you can use every drop.
Charging a Raz vape should be simple. When the light blinks, you simply connect the device to your computer to charge the battery. The light should come on to indicate that the charging process has begun, and all that you need to do at that point is wait an hour or so.
If the light doesn’t come on, your Raz vape isn’t charging – and in that case, you’ll have a bit of troubleshooting to do. So, why won’t your Raz vape charge? Here’s the good news: fixing a Raz vape that isn’t charging is usually very simple because unless the device is damaged or faulty, everything that can go wrong during the charging process is easily fixable.
Here’s how to fix a Raz vape that isn’t charging.
Replace the Charging Cable
Replacing the charging cable is always the first thing that you should do when a vape isn’t charging because USB cables can develop internal frays and weak points easily when they’re used every day. That’s especially likely to happen if you usually grip the cable by the wire rather than the connector when disconnecting it. When the frays become severe enough, the cable will stop transferring power reliably. To resolve this problem, try charging your Raz vape with a different cable. If the device’s light turns on, you’re all set.
After you’ve replaced the cable, try using your original cable to charge a different device. If that device doesn’t charge either, you’ve confirmed that the cable is faulty and can dispose of it.
Use a Different USB Port
If you’ve tried to charge your Raz vape with two different cables and neither one works, you can conclude that the source of the problem must be the vape or the power source being used to charge it. You can eliminate the power source as the cause of the issue by connecting the device to different USB port. Try a different computer, a different port on the same computer or a different wall charger. If you’re going to use a wall charger, most vapes are designed for a charging current of 5 volts and 1 amp. You can find these specifications on the charging brick. Don’t use a fast-charging adapter for a mobile phone, computer or tablet.
If the light on your Raz vape turns on when you connect it to a different power source, you’ve confirmed that there was a problem with the original power source and are good to go. If not, the problem must have something to do with the device itself. We’ll conclude the article by discussing some final things that you can do to troubleshoot the problem.
Clean the Raz Vape’s Charging Port
If the device itself is what’s preventing you from charging your Raz vape, check the charging port. Your vape probably spends most of its time in your pocket when you aren’t using it, and it’s likely to pick up some lint and dust along the way. If you see anything in the port, remove it with a toothpick and try charging your Raz vape again. If it charges, you’re all set. If not, you’ll need to consider the possibility that the problem may not actually be fixable.
Check for Damage
Have you experienced an accident with your Raz vape recently? Maybe you dropped it in water or on a sidewalk, for instance. Maybe the device stopped working after that, and you tried to charge it as a troubleshooting step. If your Raz vape isn’t charging because it’s damaged, there isn’t a lot that you can do. If the device stopped working after being dropped on a hard surface, the electronic components are probably damaged beyond repair. If it stopped working after being dropped in water, a short circuit has probably occurred. It may be possible to repair a wet Raz vape by putting it in a bag with desiccant for a day or two, but you’ll probably end up needing to chalk this situation up to experience.
Make Sure Your Raz Vape Is Authentic
Here’s another situation that’s unfortunately not fixable: Your Raz vape might not be charging because it isn’t actually an authentic product. Did you buy it from a reliable vape shop, or did you get it from a place like a convenience store? If you bought your vape from a place that doesn’t typically deal in vaping products, it’s possible that the device is fake. There are likely millions of fake vapes on the market today. Since they’re made by unauthorized factories in unsafe conditions – and likely with substandard components – they can have a variety of problems ranging from not charging to being outright unsafe to use.
It’s not hard to determine whether a Raz vape is real or fake. The box should have an authenticity code covered by a scratch-off panel. Scratch off the covering to find the code. Visit the manufacturer’s website and enter the code to confirm that the device is genuine. When you do this, enter the site’s address manually. Don’t use the QR code because if the device is fake, the QR code could be fake as well.
If you’ve already thrown the device’s outer box away, it may still be possible to spot a fake Raz vape by looking at the device itself. Look for flaws like mismatched colors, poor print quality or parts that don’t quite line up. It’s very common for fake vapes to have obvious cosmetic issues that aren’t present in authentic devices.
