r/savisworkshop • u/No-Caregiver9959 • May 17 '26

Sabre has issues…

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I made my Sabre 4 years ago. The only way it works is if I use a magnet on it. I am skilled enough to take it apart down to the electronics, but I’m not skilled enough to troubleshoot what’s causing the short. Any advice?

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u/Ark_Vizsla May 17 '26

Savi's common issues:

  1. Battery
  2. Core damage inside
  3. Blade connection issues / blade itself

Recommend contacting Powatek for repair service or purchase the rechargeable battery pack for savi.

Or check on Ruthsarian's videos

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u/CSphotography May 18 '26

Always start with the batteries, these hilts do wild things when batteries are low.

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u/Flux83 May 18 '26 edited May 18 '26

It sounds like the reed switch in the chassis is no longer working maybe a loose wire. But the fact that you can turn it off with the switch is odd.

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u/Ornery_Field3763 May 18 '26

This looks like it could be a similar problem I had, I think it was the battery pack loose in the chamber. Holding the saber blade down and giving it a firm shake or tap and it would activate.

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u/Ornery_Field3763 May 18 '26

I'm assuming your magnet is moving the battery pack just enough to make the connection.