| As previously mentioned Purple got problem #1 Contact Spring not in contact with posts. Assuming you replaced the tip with a properly adjusted tip, this is probably not the problem.
#1.5 Early on, you should verify the socket isn't hopelessly corroded (look for green or any other color gunk inside the socket). This can look like a failed weapon, when it is really just failed hygene.
LordShout got #2 Check for continuity up and back down between the two wires.
and #3 Check to see if there are shorts between line 1 and 2 and the blade.
The wire may be broken at the bell-guard/grip area (pinched), or in the barrel (just broke). This will show up if in test #2: Short between both posts and see if that triggers the buzz box. If it does, your wires are OK, if it does not, you will probably re-wire. You can do a continuity test with a meter on each wire to verify, but it is fiddly and probably wont tell you anything other than one or both of them is broken.
Before looking for shorts.
#2.5 is double check that the wires in the socket are still making good connection. Pull the wires out from under the sockets, and either clip to multi-tester leads (preferred), or slide into buzz box, and insert (gingerly) a plug behind them to ensure contact, repeat test.
-Shlep.
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