You can actually change your Kindle on any standard USB cable.

The first thing to check here is that your Amazon Kindle is not turning on. See “Replacing the Battery of the Kindle” Plug in the device and allow it to fully charge for 2 hours.If this is the case, you may need to replace yours. Over time batteries lose their ability to hold a charge. If not, your only real option is to replace your screen.īefore purchasing a new battery, make sure yours truly is dead. If you can still read on your cracked screen and it doesn’t bother you, you can still use your Kindle. Power down the device and allow it to charge fully.If the problem still persists, you may have to replace your screen. Your best option is to attempt to reboot and reset the device first. The screen is frozen, blank, or oversaturatedĪny messed up screen display is most likely caused by a temporary glitch in the program.

Follow the link below for more information about how to reset your Kindle. This will erase all of your information and require you to restore it.

These problems may require a reset back to factory defaults.

This will ensure it has enough power supply to reboot.Įxtensive programming errors due to bad downloads or messed up settings Then attempt to reboot the device while the device is still plugged in.

Plug device into a power source for 15 minutes.

Wait about 3 minutes for the device to reboot.

Reboot the device by holding the power button for about 30 seconds.

The device may have shut off or may be experiencing some programming errors

Allow your device to fully charge and attempt to turn it on.If the Kindle fails to turn on, it may need a new motherboard, in which we suggest you upgrade as buying a new motherboard may cost you just as much as a new Kindle. Other possible reasons include a glitch in the software due to movement of the device, humidity in the air, or no specific reason at all. Even if you are not actively using the Kindle, it is using power, even more so if the wifi is turned on. The most common reason is because the battery may have died. Your First Generation Kindle may not turn on for any number of reasons. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite First Generation Troubleshooting

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