How to Recharge a Disposable Vape Pen or Fix a Dispo That’s Not Charging

Having a rechargeable battery is one of the most common features that you’ll encounter when shopping for disposable oil vape pens. That’s because the majority of a disposable vape’s cost comes from the oil inside the device and not from the hardware itself. It’s very important for a disposable vape pen to either have a very substantial battery or to have a battery that’s rechargeable. That way, you can be certain that you’ll have no trouble using every drop of oil before disposing of the device. If any of the oil in a disposable vape ended up being wasted, we can guarantee you’d never want to buy that vape again – so manufacturers work hard to make sure that won’t happen.

If you’re looking to break into the world of disposable vape pens, learning how to charge your device will become one of the most important parts of your skill set. In this guide, we’re going to explain everything you could possibly want to know about recharging a disposable oil vape. 

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How to Know if Your Disposable Vape Pen Is Rechargeable

A disposable vape pen that’s rechargeable always has a USB port. If your device doesn’t have a USB port, the battery isn’t rechargeable. This isn’t necessarily a problem, though, because a disposable vape with a non-rechargeable battery from a reliable manufacturer like CCELL® should always have excess battery capacity to ensure that you’ll be able to use all of the oil in the device before the battery dies.

Here are a few of the disposable vape pens that are popular right now along with details about their batteries.

How to Know When It’s Time to Recharge Your Disposable Vape

If your disposable vape’s battery is dead, the light will blink when you puff on the device. You’ll have plenty of advance warning before that happens, though, because the device’s flavor quality and vapor production will be greatly diminished when the battery is about to die.

How to Recharge a Disposable Vape Pen

To recharge a disposable vape, connect it to your computer using any USB cable that fits the device’s port and is certified for power delivery. When you connect the device, the indicator light will either turn on or begin pulsing. Wait for the light to change color or turn off. When one of those things happens, the battery is fully charged, and you can resume using the vape pen.

How Long Does a Disposable Vape Take to Charge?

A disposable vape pen usually charges in a little under a half hour, depending on the charging rate for which it’s designed. Most vaping devices charge at a rate of 1 amp.

What to Do if Your Disposable Vape Isn’t Charging

If your disposable vape doesn’t light up when you connect it to your computer, you should first try using the device to confirm that the battery is actually dead. If your vape pen works, the battery isn’t dead; you probably charged it recently and simply don’t remember doing so. If the device doesn’t work when you puff on it and doesn’t charge when you connect it to your computer, read on for some troubleshooting steps that may fix the problem.

  • Start by using a different USB cable to charge your disposable vape pen. As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, empty disposable vapes are quite inexpensive even when you’re buying top-quality hardware. Part of the reason why the prices are so low is because a disposable vape pen rarely includes a charging cable. That means you’ll need to use your own cable – and if you’re using an ancient cable that came with a game controller or some other gadget, there’s a good chance that the cable is completely worn out and no longer delivers power reliably. Switching USB cables solves the majority of charging problems with disposable vape pens.
  • Make sure that your disposable vape pen’s charging port is clean. If you’ve been carrying it in your pocket, it’s possible that dust or lint has gotten inside the port – and if anything prevents the charging cable’s contacts from touching the contacts in your disposable vape pen’s USB port, the device won’t charge. You can remove items caught in your vape pen’s charging port with a toothpick. Don’t use a metal tool, though, because if you scratch the port’s delicate metal plating, you’ll end up making the problem worse.
  • Try charging your disposable vape pen with a different power source. Unless you have a wall outlet adapter that you’re certain is approved by the manufacturer of your device, you’ll always have the best chance of success if you charge a disposable vape with your computer’s USB port. If you’re already using your computer, use a different USB port or try another computer. Don’t ever charge a disposable vape pen with the wall adapter for a mobile phone or tablet. Mobile devices are designed to charge at faster speeds, and the higher amperage of a mobile device charger could cause your disposable vape pen to overheat.

Want to Use Every Drop of Oil? Get a Disposable Vape That’s Rechargeable

As we’ve described in this article, a rechargeable battery is one of the most important features that a disposable vape pen could possibly have. You want to be absolutely certain that you’ll be able to use your vape until it’s completely empty, and there are only two ways to guarantee that: by using a vape with a very small reservoir or by using one with a rechargeable battery. Thankfully, using a rechargeable disposable vape is easy – when the device blinks, just connect it to your computer to recharge the battery. You’ll be up and running again in about a half hour.