
D
id you know that millions of disposable vapes
are thrown away every day? Each one of these
discarded devices contains a perfectly reusable,
rechargeable lithium-ion cell. What a waste!
In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to safely
extract these cells, check their health, and build a
100W fast-charge power bank capable of charging
devices as demanding as laptops.
The best part? This power bank is designed
to last indefinitely. When the cells eventually
degrade, you can simply replace them with new
ones harvested from other disposable vapes.
Projects like this prove that one person’s trash
can become another’s treasure, but also shed light ...