Vapes from Nexa like the famed N20000 last up to 20,000 puffs, making them fantastically affordable compared to tobacco cigarettes and to other vapes. The super-long puff count is made possible by the fact that the devices have rechargeable batteries, which means that you can recharge your device when it dies and keep vaping until it eventually runs out of e-liquid. If your Nexa vape isn’t charging, though, the entire system breaks down because your device is suddenly unusable.
Is your Nexa vape not charging? If so, you have a bit of troubleshooting to do because you can’t vape if your battery is dead. The good news, though, is that it’s usually easy to fix a disposable vape that doesn’t charge. In this guide, we’ll walk you through it.
Charge Your Nexa Vape with a Different Cable
When you have an issue charging any vaping device, replacing the cable is always the first thing that you should try. That’s especially the case with disposable vapes because they never include charging cables. That means you need to use a cable of your own, and the cable that you’re using may have issues.
The problem with using your own cable to charge your vape is that USB cables tend to fray internally after many months or years of being connected and disconnected daily – especially if you’re not careful about grasping the cable by the connector rather than the wire. A cable with internal damage won’t transfer power reliably and could even potentially be dangerous to use. If you replace the cable, you’ll probably find that your Nexa vape begins charging immediately.
Use a Different Power Source to Charge Your Nexa Vape
If your Nexa vape still isn’t charging after you’ve replaced the cable, the next step is to make sure that you’re using the correct type of charging port.
- It’s always best to charge a vape through your computer’s USB port because you can be confident that your computer will communicate with the charging controller in the vape to negotiate the correct charging rate.
- If your Nexa vape isn’t charging through your computer, try using a different computer or a different USB port on the same computer.
- You can also use a wall adapter to charge your Nexa vape if you prefer. Check the sticker on the wall adapter to make sure that it has an output of five volts and a current of one amp or lower.
- Don’t attempt to charge your Nexa vape with the wall adapter for a smartphone, tablet or computer. These types of wall adapters are designed for high-speed charging and could potentially cause the battery in your Nexa vape to overheat.
Clean the Nexa Vape’s Charging Port
Another reason why disposable vapes like the Nexa vape are particularly susceptible to charging issues is because most people carry their vapes in their pockets when they’re not using them. When you do that, your device may collect pocket lint and other gunk in the charging port.
Examine your Nexa vape’s charging port with a flashlight. Can you see contaminants inside it? Use a toothpick to gently scrape them out and try charging your device again. If you don’t have a toothpick available, you can use any thin nonmetal tool that you’re able to find. You shouldn’t use metal to clean a USB port because you could scrape away the delicate plating on the port’s connector.
Check to See if You Have a Fake Nexa Vape
Have you noticed that some famous disposable vape brands like Nexa are a bit hard to find these days? There’s a serious shortage going on right now with some brands – and unfortunately, some unscrupulous factories overseas have filled in the void with counterfeit versions of those brands. Fake vapes are manufactured by the millions today, and they’re sold almost everywhere – even at some vape shops.
The primary reason why the possibility of fake Nexa vapes should be a concern to you is because you have no idea whether a counterfeit device is safe to use. It probably uses substandard parts, and the e-liquid in the vape could have come from almost anywhere. Along with those problems, it’s entirely possible that a fake Nexa vape will have charging problems.
How can you spot a fake Nexa vape?
- When you buy a new device, check the authenticity code on the box. Go to the official Nexa Bar website and enter the code to confirm that your device is real. Don’t fall for a fake Nexa website. Nexa operates on a wholesale basis only and doesn’t sell vapes directly to the public. If you’re on a website that allows you to buy vapes, it’s not the official Nexa site.
- Check the quality of the device’s packaging. The text and images should be sharp, and the cardstock should be firm and glossy. If the packaging looks unprofessional, you shouldn’t take a risk – don’t buy the device at all.
- Check the quality of the device. Nexa is one of the vaping industry’s most prominent brands. Their devices have impeccable fit and finish. If the device has an issue like blurry printing or gaps between the various components, you should return it to the seller for a replacement or refund.
Return Your Nexa Vape to the Seller as a Last Resort
If you’re unable to get your Nexa vape to start charging even though you’ve followed all of the tips in this article, your last resort is to return the device to the seller. Although the failure rate for disposable vapes is typically very low, issues do occur from time to time. A good vape shop should happily take a non-functional device back and replace it with a new one. If the seller gives you a problem when you ask for a replacement, you should take your business elsewhere.
During the return process, the attendant at the vape shop will most likely ask you to remove the new device from the package and confirm that it works because the replacement device will not be returnable. If the new device works, the attendant will assume that you’re satisfied and that the issue has been resolved.