How To Clean Ego CE4 Battery

If the silver contacts on your EGO style CE4 battery become dirty, sometimes you may notice that it fails to power on. If this is the situation, you might want to clean it now before it causes damage to the battery insides.

1) Disconnect the battery from a charger if charging.

2) Get a cotton bud that is used for your ears and place it into isopropyl alcohol. This works brilliantly to remove old e liquid gunk.

3) Gently go around the metal contact pin and outer silver ring.

How To Prevent a E Cig Tank From Flooding

You can prevent your E cig tank from flooding if you want to stop the gurgling sound from happening. Most people think they can squeeze every drop of e liquid into their tank. But this only results in the tank flooding and leaking out all the juice onto the battery.

1) Don't over fill the tank to much. There will always be a fill level printed on the tank outside. Never go above this and also make sure you don't go below it or you will place strain on the coil.

2) When filling the tank, don't place the liquid in the middle were you suck on it. Try to get the liquid around it so that it fills up on the sides.

3) Try not to make the tank stand up upside down for long periods of time. This will cause all the liquid to get inside the middle bit causing a major flood.

How To Fix Nintendo DS Lite High Pitched Noise Sound

If your Nintendo DS lite is making a high pitched sound when in use, it could be your charger that is actually faulty. Electronics making weird noises especially chargers show you a sign that they are going to stop working at some point. If its not that then the screen has developed a fault. This is due to interference being created between the bottom touchscreen and the outer plastic screen that the stylus makes contact with. It can be fixed, all you require is some tape.

1) Open up your Nintendo DS.

2) Remove the bottom housing so that it comes apart from the main screen.

3) Apply some thin layers of tape surrounding the outer screen inside the cover.

4) Build your console back up. Hopefully the high pitched noise should no longer be persistent.

How To Fix a Torn or Ripped Subwoofer Surround

The surround is a vital material to ensure that the subwoofer cone moves freely as possible without any delay. If its torn or ripped, it could have an impact on performance and you will hear air rushing out of it affecting the sound quality. If you don't repair and patch the hole in the subwoofer now, its going to spread and become worse. The best thing to use is something called rubber cement because when it dries up it becomes rubber and its really flexible just like the surround. This also works on foam surrounds and you can't even tell its been patched up.

1) Examine the repair and identify were the damage is.

2) Spread the rubber cement across the torn area using a lolly stick. Both on top and underneath filling all the ripped areas.

3) Allow it to dry for 24 hours.

How To Turn Down a Car Subwoofer

If you notice that the bass in your car from the subwoofer is to loud for your liking, you might want to turn it down so that its less boomy. Some drivers are unaware that they can turn down a car subwoofer and its not a fixed level of volume set by the installer. Usually, there is a setting on the car stereo that allows you to adjust the amount of bass. There is also another way to do it, which you will find out about today.

1) Open the trunk.

2) Look at the amplifier, see if you can spot the 'Gain' control.

3) Play a song and set the volume on CD player to your normal listening levels.

4) Head back to the amplifier and adjust the gain accordingly. You can make it either higher or lower adjusting the bass to how you want it to sound.

How To Remove Stuck Broken Headphone Jack In PSP

If you have managed to break the plug part of your headphones and its stuck inside the PSP, it will always be in headphone mode and will not play any sound out from the built in speakers. You also can't connect new earphones into the console either. You will need to remove the stuck plug inside the headphone jack before you can do anything.

1) Get a toothpick and see if you can insert it into the hole and push it out.

2) If that doesn't work, you can use a football or bike Tyre bump to suck it out. This usually works if you have got a powerful pump and the object stuck is small.

3) If the above didn't work, then you will need to fit a new headphone socket. You will require a soldering iron to unsolder and fit the new part.

How To Fix PSP Buttons That are Not Working

If the directional buttons on your psp are faulty and not working because you have accidentally spilled water on your console, you need to power it off immediately. Electronics and water don't mix and there is only so much you can do. You can try to give it an internal clean to see if that fixes the buttons that are not working.

1) Remove the battery pack.

2) Unscrew the screws on the back.

3) Lift of the front faceplate.

4) Clean all the contacts were the plastic buttons connect on the circuit board with a damp cloth.

5) Wash the faceplate in warm water and allow to dry.

6) Refit the faceplate and screws, check if the buttons are now working. If not, its a hardware fault and they will need to be replaced which is a big job and it might be worth buying a new psp.

How To Do Hair Tricks With Car Subwoofers

If you want to move hot chicks hair with subs like Steve Meade Designs (SMD), then you are going to need to know what you need to do it. Its not simple, but with a combination of right things you can be doing cool hair tricks all the time and get girls to sit in your ride.

1) Get a bigger sub that has a larger cone. The bigger the cone is, the more easier it will be for the subwoofer to move air. An 18 inch subwoofer will sound deeper and move more air if compared against a smaller 10 inch sub.

2) Add multiple subs. The more you add, the more air is going to be pushed in your ride making hair tricks easier. 

3) Build a low tuned ported box. Having your subs in a custom ported box turned around 30 HZ will move more air than a cheaply put together sealed box from walmart.

4) Ensure you have enough RMS power and an strong electrical system to back it up. Match your amplifier with the correct RMS power rating for your subs. The more power you run, the more the coils are going to be worked.

5) Run bass boosted songs. There are tons of them on YouTube to listen to on your car audio system. These have enhanced bass added to them to make them hit harder than normal versions of any song.

How To Fix PSP GO Bluetooth Not Working

If you are having issues with getting the PSP Go Bluetooth to work, you will have problems connecting it to your phone, using it as a PS3 controller or connectivity with a dongle. If you get an error code displayed on screen it could be a problem with the actual module inside the console. To get this feature working again, you will need to reset your psp go to factory settings.

1) Go into the XMB menu select 'Settings'.

2)  Then 'System Settings' > 'Restore Default'.

3) Highlight and press 'X' to proceed with the reset. The device will reboot with the Sony logo when accomplished.

Where is the MIC Location on the PSP Vita?

I have just upgraded my original PSP 1000 to a vita. I can't seem to get the mic working as nobody seems to hear my voice during playing online games. Also i noticed that the microphone symbol doesn't show up in game lobbies. Having a look at the outer faceplate of the console, i can't seem to find the mic location on the PSP vita. So i am wondering were exactly is it placed or does it even have one?

Hello, yes the PSP vita does have a microphone. We have actually fully dissembled a console for a repair based on a faulty microphone and have seen it fitted. The location of the mic is right next to the headphone jack, you will find its a tiny hole on the left.

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How To Fix PSP VIta Mic thats Not Working

The Sony PSP vita has an integrated microphone that allows you to chat to your friends during online gaming. Sometimes the PSP vita mic can stop working and people can't hear you when speaking on games. Usually, the microphone setting will need to be changed as it can be accidentally muted.

1) During a game, press the 'PS' home button.

2) A quick menu will pop up with different options.

3) Untick the 'Disable Microphone' option.

How To Fix Ipod Shuffle Not Recognized by Itunes

Why does my ipod not connect to itunes?

If your iPod shuffle is not getting recognized by Tunes on your Windows or Mac computer, then you will not be able to update the firmware and add songs onto its memory. If you notice sometimes that the light flashes, then becomes solid, its showing an sign that the software is picking up the device, but its not appearing. You also need to make sure that you are using an original charging cable, as fakes have bad solder connections and eventually become problematic.

1) Power off your computer shutting down the operating system.

2) Connect a USB cable and connect the iPod shuffle to a different USB port.

3) You will need to perform a soft reset to your iPod shuffle. This is really easy, all you do is slide the power switch in the off position for 5 seconds. Then slide it back in the other direction to power it on.

4) Switch on your computer. When it launches on the homescreen, it should say that its installing the USB driver automatically and will now be showing as identified.

How To Fix Ipod Shuffle Not Charging

Why wont my ipod Shuffle Charge?

If your ipod is not charging, it fails to be blinking orange when plugged into a computer. The flashing light is indicating there is a problem with the connection, which is why your ipod won't turn on. If this is the case, then perhaps you would need to look into ways you can fix this charging problem.

1) Try a different USB port on your computer, as it may be faulty and not providing any power.

2) Reset it. This can be done by putting the switch in the off position waiting 5 seconds. Then moving the switch back onto the green stripe to see if it now switches on.

3) Clean the charging port on the ipod shuffle. Dust and dirt and block contact with the metal contacts.

4) Try a different charging cable as it could be faulty.

6) Replace the battery back inside. 

How To Make Phone Charger Faster Using USB?

You may have noticed that your phone charges slower using a laptop or computer through USB than a mains adapter plug. This is because the USB port on the computer can't provide enough amps to allow a quickest charge. Two top tips are to use the USB 3.0 on the back of the computer and a shorter cable. They are directly fitted onto the motherboard and are the fastest if compared against the ones on the front side.

1) Connect a USB cable to the back of the computer, preferable into a newer 3.0 port if you have one.

2) Plug the other end into your smartphone.

3) Place the phone into offline mode. This will make the phone charge faster through USB because it won't be connected to the phone tower therefore taking far more less power.

How To Charge E Cig Without a Mains Charger

You need to be prepared for that nicotine withdrawal if the electricity goes out at some random point. Rather than letting this happen and suffering, you can purchase an external USB battery pack and be prepared. This can be fully charged and used to provide power to the e cig charger for a number of hours. Its great for emergency situations or perhaps you could charge a second battery for reserve.

1) Get your portable battery pack, plug it into the mains and allow it to be fully charged.

2) Leave it for a rainy day, you will need it at some point.

3) When the emergency situation occurs, simply connect regular cable USB charger to the port on the portable battery pack and connect the Ego battery.

4) Once the light on the e cig charger is green, its fully charged up and your ready to take a pull.

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How Long To Charge ECIG For The First Time?

I have just bought a brand new e cig as i am trying to stop smoking the real stuff. It looks like its going to be a new hobby as there is so many different types its unbelievable. Some blow more smoke than others and it looks like a futuristic trend for smokers as time goes by. Anyway it doesn't say on the box how long i should charge it for, i also forgot to ask the adviser at the shop. So my question today is how long to charge the e cig for the very first time of use?

Generally speaking, most electronic cigarettes require to be charged for around 3 hours, max about 4 depending on the mah and the type. Once the battery is fully charged, the charger should inform you with a green led light telling you to unplug the device. Please don't leave it for too long though, unplug it if its been more than five hours, as you can damage it from overcharging that is not covered by the warranty.

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Is It Safe To Charge an E Cig Overnight?

Ever since i have switched to e cigs the problem that i face is not running out of e liquid, but the battery dying too quickly. I am thinking if i leave my e cig charger overnight and i wake up with a fully charged battery ready for the entire day is it a good idea. Now i am wondering is it safe to charge an e cig overnight? I am new to all this, do people do this and is it common for electronic smokers?

Charging an electronic cigarette overnight is never recommended at all. Main reason being that its an unsupervised device that contains a battery. That battery could explode or the charging circuit inside the charger could fail, leading to possibilities that are not good. I would only recommend to use genuine batteries and chargers, ignoring the fake stuff on the market even its cheaper to buy. Either way, I would say no its not safe to charge an e cig overnight but many said they have had no problems during so.

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How To Clean EGO ECig Battery Charger Yourself

If you notice that your ego battery charger stays green or red all the time and is blinking, you might need to clean it. Sometimes left over juice liquid can leak onto the top connections of the battery and transfer over to the contacts on the charger. This causing an electrical short to occur and not charge at all. Before you throw it in the trash and purchase a brand new one, its worth attempting to clean it to see if you can fix it.

1) Unplug USB from either the mains or computer.

2) Get a cotton bud and twiddle it in circles in the silver metal connection point on the charger.

3) Do the same for your ego battery.

4) Plug everything back in and attempt to charge.

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Do Exhaust Tips Make Your Car Louder?

I have just passed my driving test and have got a Citroen Saxo VTR. Its not bad for my first car, its even got a subwoofer, tinted windows and a cold air intake all for two hundred pounds. I have no money left to spend on a new loud exhaust system. I have seen some cheap Exhaust tips at Halfords. They are really shiny and chrome and look like the ones from that movie called 2 fast 2 furious. My question is do exhaust tips make your car louder? 

Unfortunately, no they don't make your car louder in anyway. They are purely for aesthetic looks and nothing else to make you look cool at the shows like Japfest and car meets in your local car parks. If you want to make your car exhaust louder all you need is a drill. Here is an article that you might find interesting to read in your own time.

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How To Make Car Muffler Louder For Free

If you want to make your car muffler sound really loud like the Skyline from the fast and furious but don't have the cash, you can make it louder free. Literally, all you need is a drill bit that goes through metal and of course a drill without buying anything, you can borrow this possibly from your nearby friends. You will be turning more heads like no other car on the road, all without having that big fart can look which costs you absolutely nothing. This will not make your car faster at all. But it will make it look faster on the road and give you that boy racer look on the streets. Some may call this rice, but you got to start from somewhere if your limited on money.

1) Jack up the car and place axle stands underneath.

2) Find the muffler backbox connected to the car.

3) Get your drill and make five holes on each side in the middle area.

4) Start up your cars engine. If you are happy with the sound thats fine, if you want even more rasp and loudness then drill another five holes.

How To Make Car Tweeters Sound Less Harsh

Car tweeters can sometimes sound really harsh to our ears. With piecing highs and treble, you are going to leave your ears ringing when you have finished listening to your music. You want to turn down the harshness before its too late and you have damaged your ears. 

1) Find the audio setting in your aftermarket headunit.

2) Select 'Equalizer'.

3) Look at the sliders at the very right. They are the higher frequencies that control the tweeter. They will be labeled around 10 to 20 K.

4) Adjust these so that they no longer sound harsh, i say around - 3DB without losing sound quality.

How To Warm Up Car Subs In Cold Weather

During winter either your car being on the drive way or in a secure garage its going to get cold. The subwoofers fitted inside the trunk also are affected from this. The internals such as the voice coil and spider can sometimes get frosty and stiff from cold weather conditions. If you don't warm up the car subs in cold weather, chances of damaging them is really high. In summer this doesn't apply to you really, but in stormy weather its ideal to keep them running optimal at all times.

1) Start up your car let the engine run.

2) Turn on the stereo.

3) Turn the volume all the way down. Insert a bass test CD.

4) Play a frequency track of 20 HZ cycles and slowly increase the volume till around half.

5) Leave the test tone track playing for 5 minutes. This will move the mechanicals inside and loosen everything up before you bump them hard.

How To Check GiffGaff Full Goodybag Allowance on Phone

If you are not sure how much minutes or texts you have left, you can check your GiffGaff Goodbag balance allowance. You can also find out when its going to expire, so you know when to top up next.

1) Enter the phones Dialler keypad.

2) Type the following into the phone '*100*7#.

3) You will get on screen text displaying the required balance information.

Does Need For Speed Underground 2 Work On Xbox 360?

I have an old copy of Need for Speed Underground 2 for the original Xbox. A game that i loved when playing as a kid. Unfortunately, the laser on the old Xbox packed in after 10 years of use. My questions is, can i play it on the Xbox 360 console.

Yes, Need For Speed Underground 2 has 100% compatibility with the Xbox 360 console. Its also up scaled in a higher resolution in HD. The controller can stay the same all buttons will work as normal. You may notice that the audio is a bit choppy and the frame rates drop every so often, but the game is certainly playable.

Do You Need a Gamecube Memory Card For Wii?

I have some old Gamecube classic games i want to play on my Nintendo Wii. I don't have my old memory cards, do i need it for it to work properly? 

Gamecube games will work with the Nintendo wii regardless if you have a memory card or not. There is no virtual option to create a memory card, you will need to actually plug it in if you want to save. You can't save on SD cards or normal Nintendo Wii ones, they got to be original Gamecube ones. So the answer is yes you do require them.

How To Fix Corrupted Gamecube Memory Card

If you are getting a corrupted Gamecube memory card error on screen, you can't get your important game saves, then you will need to carry out a quick repair service. This usually happens because there are dirt particles either in the slot or card itself. With an can of compressed air from a computer store, you will fix your corrupted Gamecube memory card in no time at all. Since the last thing you want to try is a format as you will risk losing all you data.

Repair Instructions:

1) Remove memory card from console.

2) Blast compressed air into the slot and the end of the actual memory card were the gold color metal pins are.

3) Reboot console and try again.

How To Remove GameCube Memory Card On Nintendo Wii

You can remove the data on your Gamecube Memory card on your Nintendo Wii. This will allow you to select individual save files and to delete them if you require.

1) Insert gamecube memory card into slot on the console.

2) Go into the 'Data Management Screen'.

3) Then select 'Save Data' followed by > 'Nintendo Gamecube'.

4) Select the slot A or B.

5) Find the game save you want to delete by selecting it.

How To Make Wifi Signal Stronger On PSP Vita

Many gamers have noticed that the original 1000 PSP console had better signal strength compared against the newer PSP vita. This is due to the positioning of the actual wireless antenna module inside the handheld. You could try placing foil around the console to allow more signals to be reached to it. If thats not your cup of tea, then you can change the encryption from TKIP to AES to see if that makes any improvements to your internet router.

Should I Wax My Arm Hair or Shave it? Tips For Men

I have started training by arms and i am noticing big gains. My biceps are coming out and i can tell that my veins are close to showing. Unfortunately, my parents have transferred some gorilla genes and i have body hair all over my arms. Not normal length, but similar to George of the Jungle its ridiculously hairy and sometimes is really itchy like i got fleas. I wanna remove my arm hair and i have never done this before. Should i shave or wax?

Mr Gorilla, there nothing wrong with removing arm hair for both men and women, it is personal preference and your own choice. Shaving is quicker but only lasts a few days. After that the hair looks thicker and is really more prickly. However, waxing is more time consuming, but you get smoother arms for at least a good month. Also the more you wax, the less chances of the hair growing back, as it pulls the hair from the root, unlike with shaving that cuts of the hair.

How To Keep Subwoofer Box From Moving Around in Trunk

Having a big subwoofer in your car allows you to hear more bass in your music. If you go fast around bends you might notice that the box is moving around in your car. This is uncontrollable during driving and its ideal to secure it down before it punches out of the glass window. There are a few ways that you can do this.

1) Using L brackets. Basically you fit these onto the box and drill them into the floor of the trunk. This is the most secure way but also involves alot more to fit.

2) Using strong Velcro. This can be used on small compact subwoofer boxes. This will allow the carpet on the box to stick with trunks carpet.

3) Using Straps. You can get a strap and run it across the middle securing it down into the corners of the trunk. This is the most easiest, but its also look unstealthy and not professional.

Can You Install a Boost Gauge On a Non Turbo Car?

I have an none turbo charged engine in my car, in fact its a Nissan Micra. I want to make it look like a Toyota Starlet Turbo but i don't have enough money for insurance. Can i install a boost gauge to make me feel like i am driving in the fast and furious? I wanna become a ricer, i already have HKS stickers on the back and underglow neons.

A boost gauge is fitted in most petrol and diesel turbo charged cars to allow the driver to see how much PSi pressure is being created. This allows you to be accurate when the power comes on and if there are any leaks down the vacuum line. You can install an fake boost gauge just for looks or instead perhaps install a oil pressure and voltage gauge, at least they would actually be working and serving a purpose.

How To Remove Scratches From Nintendo DS Touch Screen

The Nintendo DS touch screen is quiet tough when it comes to durability. If you have been using your finger nails or a third party stylus that is not genuine, chances are there are scratches visible on screen. If don't want to replace the screen and want to minimize their appearance, you can try using toothpaste. It works wonders for removing scratches on CDs and because the outer screen is made from plastic, its a good remedy that you should try.

1) Power off the handheld.

2) Apply two blobs of toothpaste on the area of the screen that is scratched.

3) Get a soft cloth and run in the toothpaste for a good five minutes buffing it in.

4) Keep polishing it in until you are happy with the results. Sometimes it can take up to half an hour depending on how deep they are!

5) Fit a clear screen protector to prevent further damage.