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Kobo Clara Colour: Kobo Clara Colour: uncertain if I should replace motherboard or screen

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:01:27 -0700

Hi, after dropping my Kobo Clara Colour device, though the screen was not broken, the image became distorted. There were also lines on the image. Should I replace the motherboard or screen?

⟐ Answer edited March 27, 2026 at 20:01 MST

Kobo Libra Colour: Kobo stuck on a screen and it cannot charge

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:56:38 -0700

Hi Kobo Support,

My Kobo Colour Libra has been stuck on a book cover page, being unresponsive to anh touch or button response. I tried charging it, but the charge light usually does not.come on (only sometimes, but most of the time it does not indicate that it is charging). I am also unable to switch it on/off or restart it.

My kobo's warranty has sadly expired. Please do help me in this, thank you!

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 19:56 MST

Kobo Clara BW N365: kobo was in water

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:50:51 -0700

By accident the Kobo was washed in the washing machine. It probably is damaged by the water, because it is not working anymore.

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 19:50 MST

Kobo Clara BW: The on/off button

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:45:28 -0700

the on/off button broke and now I need to turn the device on/off using a coin. Is there a replacement button available?

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 19:45 MST

Kobo: Can I fix or get My Kobo Clara HD screen fixed?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:26:26 -0700

Hi there,

my brand new Kobo Clara hit the floor and seems to have physical damage on the screen. Any tip on where to get the replacement screen and replace it?

All the best

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 19:26 MST

Kobo: Can I use the parts of Kobo Nia to fix my Kobo Clara HD or vice versa?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:07:34 -0700

Hi! The motherboard of my Clara HD is broken, and I bought a Nia that has a broken screen. Can I cannibalize the motherboard from the Nia to my Clara HD? Or can I use the working screen from my Clara HD to Nia?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answered March 27, 2026 at 19:07 MST

Kobo Libra Colour: Is this a scratched screen or the cover?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:29:40 -0700

My Kobo has this weird scratches and I don't know what to get in order to fix it. I can clearly see the words in light mood but it's textured and blurry, looks like the film piece came of and allowing the light to strike through the scratches ever since I got it.

⟐ Answer edited March 27, 2026 at 7:29 MST

Kobo: Kobo - Replacement button

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:25:36 -0700

I’m trying to find a replacement button for my Kobo Ereader, the rubber went brittle and crumpled :(

⟐ Commented March 25, 2026 at 21:25 MST

Kobo: Is my battery still useable (slight creases)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:38:12 -0700

I recently changed the screen of my Kobo Clara BW. In the process, I had to remove the battery which was glued very well. This made the process difficult and resulted in some noticeable creases.

There is no smell, no puncture. I'd say there are no dents; and after the screen replacement, and putting the battery back in, the Kobo works just like it used to. Is it unwise to keep using the battery? I don't know how to assess if the damage is grave or minor.

⟐ Commented March 24, 2026 at 10:38 MST

Kobo Clara Colour: My Kibo power-on button seems to stick, and the reader freezes a lot a

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:42:30 -0700

How do I fix a stuck power button?

Kobo: Replace battery in Kobo libra H2O

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:27:50 -0700

My 5 year old Kobo Libra H2O has stopped working. O ly works en connected to power.

So I would like to replace the battery

Is.it possible and how

Kobo Clara BW: Screen Replacement for Clara BW N365B

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:40:45 -0700

My Kobo Clara BW N365B was recently damaged by being carried in my back with a few other books, and it must have gotten squished between them, and now the screen is totally shot so I'd like to replace it. It appears as though the screen being sold through iFixIt is for the N365 model specifically.

I'm attempting to determine if the screen is in any way compatible with the N365B model. It seems as though it's not, but I was hoping for a definitive answer. If not, any guidance on where I may be able to source one would be greatly appreciated, as Kobo Support was not of any assistance.

⟐ Commented March 13, 2026 at 23:40 MST

Kobo Libra 2: Screen white and light flashing

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:01:14 -0700

Hi, I tried to upload a file with Calibre and the Libra 2 stopped working. I tried to reset it, but screen became white and flash began lightening. Now I can turn it on and off, but basically nothing happens, but screen is white and light is flashing. When plugged, PC recognized something but is not able to identify the device. Any idea? Thanks.

⟐ Commented March 13, 2026 at 11:01 MST

reMarkable Paper Pro: Love my month old ReMarkable Paper Pro, but have a cracked screen!

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:30 -0700

Is there an option to replace the screen? REMarkable support has not really told me if this is an option. I love the unit, but don’t want to buy a new one to fix the cracked screen. HELP!

I can’t be the only person who has had this issue.

⟐ Commented February 27, 2026 at 18:06 MST

Kobo Libra Colour: Is it a software or hardware issue? Image attached

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:41:28 -0700

Hello! When I took my eBook out of its case, the screen looked like this. It has been exactly one year and one week since I bought the device, so it’s no longer under warranty.

I need help to know whether you think the screen is broken and I should buy a replacement and repair it, or if it could be a software issue.

I haven’t dropped it or hit it, but it was inside my backpack.

Thank you very much!

⟐ Answered February 26, 2026 at 2:41 MST

Kobo Touch: Was charging fine and now suddenly won't

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:28:07 -0700

eReader has been working fine up until today. battery has been holding charge with no issues. Today it says connect to a power source. i did. it isn't charging. tried three different cables.

any ideas?

⟐ Answered February 23, 2026 at 8:28 MST

Kobo Clara Colour: Replaced Screen is Faint/Grainy?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:39:03 -0700

I completed the screen replacement without issue. However, when I powered it up the screen has a grainy, or faintness to it. I did the Vcom calibration and nothing changed. Is there something else that should be done, or is this a faulty screen?

reMarkable Tablet: "reMarkable Paper Pro" is advertised as very repairable - is it true?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:13:23 -0700

I was wondering what the overall impression of their past products is (and if anyone has opened the new Paper Pro). Are they true to their word or is it just PR?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2026 at 18:13 MST

Kobo Libra 2: Fully charged while plugged in, but then only lasts a few minutes

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:49:27 -0700

I fully charge my e-reader until the battery shows full. I unplug it to read it, and the battery only lasts a few minutes before I have to plug it in again.

Please help.

⟐ Answered February 06, 2026 at 7:49 MST

Kobo Libra 2: My kobo wont charge

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:40:04 -0700

My kobo won’t charge. It seems the USB port is broken and the cable

(I’ve tried several) can’t connect

⟐ Answered January 31, 2026 at 13:40 MST