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Kindle Fire HD 6: Why won't my Kindle Fire HD6 charge past 1%?

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:37:39 -0700

My daughter's Kindle Fire HD6 has suddenly stopped charging. As long as the tablet is plugged in, it will power on and is fully functional. However, the battery indicator at the upper right corner never shows the charging "lightening bolt" and the battery percentage will never go past 1%. When you unplug the tablet, the battery quickly drops to 0% and the tablet shuts down.

I opened the back cover and took a look at the charging port, including the soldering to the motherboard, which all looks fine as far as I can see.

I've tried resetting by holding down the power button and that had no effect.

So what's the most logical problem - bad battery? Bad charging port? I'm lost.

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Commented November 02, 2024 at 0:37 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Why will my headphones not play audio?

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:27:06 -0700

When I plug my headphones into my Kindle Fire the audio will not play. My Kindle Fire plays audio when I do not have headphones in it. I have made sure that the audio volume is turned up when my headphones are plugged in, but having the volume turned up has not fixed the problem.

⟐ Commented February 16, 2022 at 21:27 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: How can I get my camera to take better photos?

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:06:38 -0700

Whenever I take photos with my Kindle Fire, most of the image appears blurry. It's especially blurry in the top-right corner of the image. I don't think I dropped my Kindle or immersed it in any liquids. (Plus, it's still working.) Is there some setting I can change to remove blur? What should I do?

⟐ Answer deleted February 04, 2021 at 19:06 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Why won’t my Kindle Fire HD6 turn on?

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:39:39 -0700

I have charged the device in multiple outlets, but it still won't power on again--I am not sure if the device is even holding a charge. Any suggestions are appreciated!

⟐ Answer deleted November 13, 2019 at 9:39 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Are there any replacement screens currently on the market for HD 6?

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:11:39 -0700

I'm looking to replace an Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 screen. All screen replacement sizes are for the 7" and 8.9". I know that the Fire HD 6 is relatively new; however, I didn't know whether Ifixit had any suggestions for where to get a replacement screen. Thank you.

⟐ Commented April 01, 2015 at 6:11 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: What does the star in the top right corner of the notification bar mea

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:07:46 -0700

What does the star that's in the top right corner of the notification bar mean and how do I get it off

⟐ Commented August 25, 2023 at 3:07 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Is my Kindle hacked?

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:53:53 -0700

So, when my Kindle freezes (tapping anywhere won't work), it automatically shuts down. Is this a sign of it being hacked? I'm just wondering, since I'm trying to keep my information as safe as possible. I'd appreciate any help given!

⟐ Commented July 18, 2018 at 3:53 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Water damage concern, help!

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:11:59 -0700

My son's kindle fire HD6 kids edition tablet was dropped in a body of water by another kid. Needless to say he was beyond mad and I am too. Now, I am able to replace screens and flexes and whatnot, but I have not been able to get any water damage experience. My first reaction was to set it in rice.... HELP PLEASE

⟐ Answer edited November 16, 2017 at 21:11 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Would Plugging in a cable to the bare motherboard be able to get data

Sat, 14 May 2022 14:21:31 -0700

So i have a kindle fire mobo that has had its battery connector taken out improperly. I cant solder each of the points into a new battery as i am not that skilled at soldering. If i plug in the bare mother board (no screen, battery or anything) and as long as nothing is bridging, can i recover the data from it without frying anything

⟐ Answered May 14, 2022 at 14:21 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Where is the LCD connection inside the kindle Fire 6HD?

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:11:31 -0700

Question: Where is the LCD connector in the Kindle fire 6HD. I have enclosed a photo of the open item. Please tell me where is the LCD connector?

Hello, I replaced the screens on two Fire HD6’s on the first with the badly shattered screen I managed to break one of the zero force connectors (my bad). On the second I did every thing according to plan and I can hear that it is turning on as messages ping in but the screen will not light up to touch or to turn on. I have reassembled this little beast three times to no avail…what might the problem be. It was working just find prior to my replacing the cracked screen (which was accomplished with no problem or unusual force being used). I was extra careful to make sure the zero force connections were done properly as well. Thanks

⟐ Answered January 24, 2019 at 18:11 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: I punctured the battery of my Kindle Fire HD 6 what should I do?

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:33:45 -0700

I was taking apart my kindle and accendently made a small punture. It started smoking as soon as I punctured it and took it outside immediately. It has stoped smoking as of now. So my question is can I transport it to dispose of it and what is the likelihood of it exploding/catching on fire? Would placing the battery in a Tupperware with the lid help? Because fire needs air to survive and Tupperware plus lid = short fire until air is gone. Right?

⟐ Answer accepted December 27, 2017 at 21:33 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Broken screen HD 6 4th generation

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:32:55 -0700

Will the kindle fire HD6 digitizer screen fit the 4th generation model?

⟐ Commented October 11, 2017 at 5:32 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: How can I replace the orange tape on the motherboard connection?

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:08:44 -0700

I tried to DIY a screen replacement on a kindle fire hd 6 using the breakdown and screen replacement instructions. However, I couldn't find any reassembly instructions. I reversed the breakdown instructions, but the orange tape that was removed will no longer adhere to the touch screen/motherboard connection. So, the new touch screen does not work. Is there a way to purchase replacement tape? Is this a common computer manufacturing item?

⟐ Answered July 13, 2016 at 22:08 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Can I replace the Digitizer without replacing the Screen?

Tue, 17 May 2016 04:39:33 -0700

I have an issue where my touch screen is not accepting input for a 1cm by 6" region. Factory Resets, Downgrades and Upgrades have proved fruitless so I believe my last option is to replace the Digitizer. I can only find Digitizers or Screens on ebay so would I be correct in assuming that there is no adhesive between the two surfaces and I could easily replace just the Digitizer.

⟐ Answered May 17, 2016 at 4:39 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: My axon fire screen is still frozen

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:03:58 -0700

Hi there my screen froze up I turned it on and off and now I’ve reset it to factory settings and the screen is still frozen what can I do from here any help please

⟐ Commented July 25, 2020 at 19:03 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Why is there no family profile option in settings

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:04:25 -0700

I factory reset my kindle fire HD6 and registered it to my amazon account. It was previously registered to my father. When I went through the setup an error message came when setting up a child’s profile. Now I cannot find the family profile section in the settings menu.

Kindle Fire HD 6: Why do my device remain on the "FIRE" screen when I turn it on?

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:40:40 -0700

Anytime I power my Kindle HD 6, it remains on the FIRE screen and never loads beyond there. How do I fix this?

Kindle Fire HD 6: Kindle Fire HD 6 "Kids Edition"

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:07:31 -0700

I purchased a refurbished Kindle Fire HD 6 from Woot.com. They delivered a Kindle Fire HD 6 "Kids Edition" to me. I prefer a "normal" Fire HD 6. Woot does not have any in stock. They refunded the cost and said I can keep the device.

Is it possible to "convert" the Kids Edition for use as a regular Kindle Fire HD 6?

Kindle Fire HD 6: replaced screen now touch screen not working

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:19:54 -0700

I just replaced the screen on my kids kindle fire 6 and now the touch screen isn't work. any ideas I what could be wrong?

⟐ Reopened January 18, 2017 at 13:19 MST

Kindle Fire HD 6: Can you diy a heatsink onto it to cool it down

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:37:38 -0700

my kindle is having some heat issues when i play some of my favorite games on it and since that is all i use it for it would not be a big issue to have a heatsink poking out of the back. i was thinking of using a 3d party raspberry pi heatsink thanks to the similarities in their size and thermals