One of the most popular adult toys out there is a vibrator. Because the vibrator is an electronic device, there are more situations in which it can be broken and won’t work properly. In this article, you’ll learn a few common reasons why your vibrator may be broken and a few possible fixes.
Vibrators (see here) will always come with a battery to power the motor. While some are rechargeable, others need you to place batteries into them. And this is one of the most common sources of the problem, especially if you are not so knowledgeable about battery-operated electronic devices.
It’s entirely possible that you have placed the battery the wrong way. If this is the case, the device won’t work. Thankfully, this is easy to remedy. In almost all cases, the area around the battery slot will have a plus and minus symbol. This will tell you the proper orientation of the battery.
The plus symbol will pertain to the side of the battery that will have a nipple or bump. The negative side will typically be flat. In cases the device needs two or more batteries to operate, it’s typical for the batteries to have an alternating orientation. Hence, don’t assume that every battery needs to be put in the same direction. Be sure to check the above-mentioned orientation carefully to ensure the device will run properly.
Stay away from cheap batteries as they typically have lower power reserves. It’s possible that the batteries will run out in the middle of your session, which would be a real bummer.
Unremoved Battery Isolator Disc
Some vibrators will have a sort of protector on the battery slots. Typically, it’s shaped as a circle and made from paper or plastic. The isolators are there for additional security for the device.
Sometimes, users will simply plug in the batteries without noticing the disc isolators. Since the batteries are not physically in contact with the battery slot due to the disc isolators, the vibrator isn’t getting any power.
Hence, be sure to check if there are disc isolators in the battery slots and remove them before placing the battery.
On/Off Issues
Vibrators will have an on/off switch. The tricky part is that most devices will have their own way of turning on and off. For example, the way to turn on the device is to hold down the switch button for five seconds. Yet, you make the simple mistake of holding for only three and then assume that the vibrator is broken and needs fixing.
The opposite can also happen, for example you can hold down the button too long. Hence, the device will turn on and then instantly turn off.
The best way to avoid this problem is to read the user manual to ensure you know the right way of turning on and off the vibrator.
Insufficient Charging Time
The newer vibrators come with advanced batteries that you can recharge just like a smartphone. However, keep in mind that a vibrator has moving parts, and a smartphone does not. Hence, the vibrator will require more power to run, which means more charging time.
It’s possible that your vibrator isn’t turning on because it requires more time to charge. And it’s easy to make the mistake of assuming that since you charge your smartphone an X amount of time that your vibrators will also require the same amount of charging time. As mentioned above, this isn’t the case.
Hence, be sure to check the user manual to ensure that you are charging your vibrator sufficiently. The manual should inform you how much time you need to charge it before using it.
Faulty Product
If you have checked the most common possibilities of why your vibrator isn’t turning on, tried to remedy it and it still does not operate as intended, then it’s likely that the product is broken.
In such cases, be sure to check if it’s still under warranty and talk to the retailer and manufacturer on how to remedy the situation. If it’s already out of warranty, then you just have to accept the fact that all things will eventually break down, and it might be the right time to get a new one. We highly recommend you check out our best bullet vibrators, best G-spot vibrators and finger vibrator reviews.
Conclusion
If your vibrator does not operate as intended, your best bet is to check for the most common causes of the issue, like the ones mentioned above. In cases that it’s genuinely faulty, then check whether the warranty still covers it. Otherwise, you can enjoy choosing your new favorite toy!
