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Kindle Fire HD 8: Charger must be bent at a certain angle to actually charge device

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:37:12 -0700

I’ve tried multiple chargers with it but they all do the same thing. If I want the device to charge, i have to bend the charger toward the screen which could damage the charger and the charging port.

I have no idea what’s wrong with it, so help would be nice :)

⟐ Answer deleted July 29, 2022 at 14:37 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Need a guide/parts links to replace usb charge port and screen

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:14:06 -0700

Daughter of course destroyed the charge port and cracked the screen. Just need parts and instructions to replace both. Thanks.

⟐ Commented January 22, 2019 at 15:14 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Why did the screen stop working when it fell from less than a foot?

Mon, 25 May 2020 21:44:26 -0700

First of all, I don't know the exact model of my Amazon Kindle so the device may not be entirely accurate (yes this is kind of a throw away email because I don't have a main google account and I did sign up specifically for this question but I really want/need help). When I was going to pick my device up (no screen protector of any kind), it slipped from my hands and it got dropped less than a foot. I have dropped it before farther with no issues other than some cracks on the screen and no new crack appeared, but once I turned it on the screen only displayed black with some flickering and multicolored lines. I tried hitting the back of it and dropping it from short distances and holding the power button and while I have made some progress fixing it I'm having no further luck. Now around a third of the screen (bottom right corner) displays normally other than some shacking but the rest is still completely broken (the right section of the screen can be different colors but it's usually mostly a solid color). Both the volume and power buttons still work because even though I can't see the pop ups from them, they still make the same sound as normal. I took a picture of what it looks like while on and I have also taken one of how it looks while off to show the previous cracks on the screen. I'm wondering if there's any way to fix it at all. Thanks.

⟐ Answer accepted May 25, 2020 at 21:44 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Fire tablet won't charge when on, but charges when dead?

Wed, 01 May 2024 22:11:24 -0700

Having this issue with my tablet for a while now, It charges when it is dead, but wont charge when it turns on.

⟐ Commented May 01, 2024 at 22:11 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: How to fix charger?

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:13:00 -0700

It was finicky and barly changes and now it dosent charge 9/10 of the time

⟐ Answer accepted June 24, 2023 at 17:13 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: How do I bypass passcode

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:39:43 -0700

How do I bypass it reset the passcode

⟐ Answered June 24, 2023 at 12:39 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Touch screen connector broken when changing screen

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:45:36 -0700

Hi, when replacing the glass touch screen the connector broke that attaches the glass touch screen to the motherboard. Is there any way to attach the touch screen or do i need a new mother board?

⟐ Commented February 03, 2021 at 4:45 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Amazon Fire 8 HD (8th gen) tablet won't charge or completely power on

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:09:15 -0700

When trying to power on and also anytime it's connected to a charger it keeps repeating probably about the first 4 seconds of the start up process of sounding off the power on chim while lights up with the Amazon icon which stays lit for about a second then suddenly completely shuts down. I tried powering up while connected to charger and same thing happens, it also continues this routine>>sounding chim-lighting up-suddenly shutting off, the entire time it is connected. After unplugging it flashes empty red battery icon 2-3 times.

**Just an thought but I think that possibly the USB charger end got wet and then was plugged into tablet-- may not have happened or be what's causing problem.

Kindle Fire HD 8: Cannot see wifi networks

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:02:58 -0700

Can you fix a wifi card problem on my kindle 8?

⟐ Commented November 26, 2019 at 7:02 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: My kindle makes a sound when power is pressed, but won't turn on.

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:39:25 -0700

I accidentally left my Fire HD8 under a comforter while charging it; I’m pretty sure it overheated. There was something that looked like condensation on the edge of the screen, but after the kindle cooled down the screen looked normal again. When I press the power button, though, it makes a ringing sound but won’t turn on. I took off the back cover, but I don’t know what the problem is. Maybe battery, but I’m not sure. What should I do?

⟐ Commented June 26, 2024 at 7:39 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Unable to lift out the motherboard - RESOLVED

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:30:25 -0700

I wanted to remove the motherboard due to something going wrong when modding my Fire, i found out i had to short some pins. But when i removed the back cover, i found out the pins were on the other side. Found screws, i unscrewed them, only to realize i was unable to take the board out. This tablet was taken apart a few times by repair people but not myself, and i don't want to damage anything. Help would be appreciated.

Well turns out guys i just had to disconnect everything. I was attempting the removal with the display and digitizer connectors still attached, but now i disconnected them and the board came out successfully.

⟐ Edited June 17, 2025 at 1:30 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: How can my tablet be fixed?

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:48:52 -0700

My fire HD8 tablet screen is cracked What should I do?

⟐ Answered June 25, 2023 at 5:48 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Why wont my screen turn on

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:32:58 -0700

Accidentally dropped and now the screen wont light. not sure if even turning on

⟐ Commented May 14, 2020 at 20:32 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Broken Battery Connector on Mobo

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:50:35 -0700

I recently purchased a replacement battery for my Kindle but during the installation process, I inadvertently broke the plastic foundation piece (female) on the motherboard. Is there any way to either replace this part, repair it (even a temporary workaround so I just turn on device and access the data) or access the data if I can't get it to turn on. Is there a way to turn on the device or access the folders without the battery? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!! I'm desperate at this point.

⟐ Commented December 06, 2025 at 16:50 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: It doesn’t charge when it’s dead

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:08:53 -0700

I got the tablet from a friend who told me it didn’t charge. “No problem,” I thought, so I ordered a new battery, which was charged, so I thought I could let the tablet die overnight. Well, I did, and now it’s not charging again. Now what?

⟐ Answered October 10, 2024 at 18:08 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Who is the Carrier

Sun, 28 May 2023 08:10:15 -0700

Who is the carrier of my tablet

⟐ Answer edited May 28, 2023 at 8:10 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: I want to connect to my tv

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:16:17 -0700

I want to connect my kindle fire HD 8 7th generation to my TV for streaming services. What cable do I need to connect to the HDMI port on the TV?

⟐ Answered December 13, 2022 at 15:16 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: How to connect with cloudLibrary

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:10:01 -0700

Why won't my HD8 download cloud library app?

⟐ Answered August 06, 2022 at 20:10 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: I just purchased a SanDisk Ultra mircro SDXC UHS-1 Card for my Kindle

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:12:09 -0700

and inserted it according to the directions I found online, but it is not showing on my storage screen nor have I been able to remove the card; what should I do?

⟐ Answered March 14, 2020 at 15:12 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8: Can someone please help me locate correct USB charging port?

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:46:24 -0700

Can someone please tell me where I can get the correct USB port replacement for this device? I have ordered them off of eBay two separate times now and both times they have been incorrect. If anyone can help me locate the 100% correct charge port I would be very appreciative. It is for the 8th Gen model #L5S83A. Thanks, I have waited too long to fix this tablet already.

⟐ Commented November 11, 2019 at 11:46 MST