Obsidian Lite issues

[SilverHuntress]

Recently, I've started having issues with my saber equiped with obsidian lite sound and 4x AAA battery set up. It's taken some pretty hard falls during practice, and isn't under warranty now either way.

Tried new batteries a few different times and it always makes the "Obsidian" sound. However, whenever I go to ignite it, it starts to play the ignition sound, LED briefly turns on, cuts back to "Obsidian" and then either shuts off or makes an ungodly sound that can only be stopped by popping the batteries out.

1) I figured I'd check here first to see if anyone would have any clue as to what the issue could possibly be.

2) I would prefer to repair it myself

3) I am not opposed to sending it in to have it fixed, however I have no idea what the cost would be or if US even fixes sabers outside of the warranty.

4) Definitely not opposed to just gutting it and having a go at building my own.

[Racona Nova]

1) Since you already tried new batteries (which would've been my first suggestion), I would check all wires and contacts (even on and in the battery pack) for any issues. If that looks okay, you'll probably have to replace the board. I think it has something to do with the contacts between the batteries and the battery pack....

2) Definitely possible, especially if it's necessary to replace the board.

3) US even fixes sabers that are out of warranty. However, you'll not only have to pay for shipping (both ways), but also for the parts and labour. Exact costs can be obtained from the customer service - contact Marlena at marlena@ultrasabers.com, she's responsible for these cases right now.

4) Also a good idea - we're looking forward to your project if you decide to go that way

[Therion Jinn]

Wires and/or contacts sound like the likely culprits here

[firehand10k]

What brand of batteries did you put in? A low quality battery can cause issues even when brand new. I troubleshoot an Obsidian lite saber for a friend reporting a very similar problem.  They swore it couldn't be batteries because they just put in new out of the package but when I opened it I found Dollar Store Sunbeam batteries in it. I replaced them with Energizers and all was fixed.
If your using quality  batteries either send it in or gut it. I prefer putting sound in my sabers myself anyway so gutting is the way I would go.

[MavRick]

Batteries ; My sisters saber did this same thing tried new ones out package same thing.
I brought it home and put in a set of the Duracell rechargeable batteries that I use in my lite sound saber and it was fine no more issues. Hope this helps.