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Vamo not working

  • 14-04-2013 01:25PM
    #1
    rickyjb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭


    When I try to switch on my vamo there's a short delay and then the screen flashes but no text appears. Stopped working overnight and definitely didn't drop it or anything. Anyone know what the problem might be or what I could try to fix it? terrible timing as both twist batteries also came apart


Comments

  • #2
    unblvlblkult
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭unblvlblkult


    Happens with or without device connected?


  • #3
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    This happens with mine when the battery goes dead. Maybe your battery is done in? try another just in case maybe.


  • #4
    rickyjb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭rickyjb


    It does the same whether a device is connected or not. It does a kind of half flash when I press the button 5 times, then flashes 3 times after that. I also noticed that when the battery is put in it flashes 3 times instead of once


  • #5
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    Sounds like a short/loose connection in there


  • #6
    damon5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭damon5


    rickyjb wrote: »
    It does the same whether a device is connected or not. It does a kind of half flash when I press the button 5 times, then flashes 3 times after that. I also noticed that when the battery is put in it flashes 3 times instead of once[/QUOTE

    On reading your post i took out my battery,put it back in and it flashed 3 times so that part is ok....sorry not much help other than that.


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  • #7
    rickyjb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭rickyjb


    I managed to get it to turn on but it looks like there's a loose connection with the battery or something as the remaining battery reading keeps changing and it says low voltage when I try to fire it even though the resistance is above 1 (I tested a couple of devices).

    Is there there a way to take it apart and clean the connectors or something or should I just contact the vendor? I wiped the battery connectors but they looked clean already, I'm guessing it's something inside.


  • #8
    Mr. Chrome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭Mr. Chrome


    It can be taken apart using a cloth and a pipe wrench. Wrap the cloth around it at a joint and tighten the pipe wrench around the cloth and gentle start to wiggle it till it comes apart, just be careful when you take off the top cap because of the wires.
    Think there is a 30 day guarantee on them.
    Utube "vamo first impression" and its the first on the list.


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