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Kindle Fire HD: My kindle won't turn on. Is it the battery?

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:08:24 -0700

I walked in one day and my kindle fire hd refused to turn on. I've made a visual inspection of the motherboard and battery nothing seems out of sorts. Is there a way to tell if the battery itself is the problem or if there is something else i can try. I am not terribly concerned about the fire itself, there is a good amount of data on the harddrive that i need to get off. I'd love to get the fire working again but the data is more important. Is there anyway that i can get the data out? or tell if the battery is working so that I don't waste my money trying to fix it.

⟐ Commented June 16, 2024 at 2:08 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Keyboard won't pop up

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:46:24 -0700

I only had my Kindle Fire HD for a matter of months before the keyboard stopped popping up. I click into a Search Bar (or something else that requires me to type) and... nothing. This obviously limits its function, so now it's pretty much just a dust collector. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented June 28, 2023 at 5:46 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Switches on but the screen does not power up

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:50:29 -0700

My daughters Kindle Fire HD will play the switch on music but the screen does not power up.

Any ideas would be gratefully received.

⟐ Commented January 22, 2025 at 6:50 MST

Kindle Fire HD 2013: Kindle Fire HD 2013 Black screen but I hear sounds.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:53:53 -0700

My Kindle Fire screen wont come on at all. I here sounds when I hit the power button or adjust the volume and plug and unplug. What could be the problem. LCD?

⟐ Commented August 18, 2022 at 20:53 MST

Kindle Fire HD 2013: Power Button Broken on Kindle

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:02:56 -0700

I dropped my Kindle, and it won't turn off or turn on unless the auto-wake case is on it. Other then that it works perfectly fine. How do I fix this?

⟐ Commented December 20, 2025 at 19:02 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Connects to router, displays IP but says not connected to Internet?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:12:21 -0700

My Kindle Fire HD has been working for almost 2 years.

Suddenly in the last week I cannot connect to the internet.

The tablet connects to the router and displays and excellent signal and an IP address is visible.

However, when attempting to use Silk Browser or go the Appstore it says. "No internet connection".

Kindle Customer Service was no help. They said, "buy a new one".

Thanks for any response.

⟐ Answered July 25, 2023 at 3:12 MST

Kindle Fire HD: How to fix half screen display on Kindle Fire HD

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:59:38 -0700

The screen only displays the bottom half. Otherwise, the Kindle works. Is this something I can fix myself?

⟐ Edited August 26, 2014 at 9:59 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Why do I have to tap twice on things now to open?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:51:53 -0700

Have had my Kindle Fire hd for about one week. All of a sudden, things wouldn't open unless I tap twice on them, but most of the time, even that doesn't work. It's pretty useless to me know because it's so frustrating. I had a kindle fire, and recently upgraded because I loved my kindle fire. I'm very disappointed that I have had it approx. one week and I can't use it. I've tried everything and nothing works.

⟐ Commented August 23, 2023 at 18:51 MST

Kindle Fire HD 2013: Kindle fire shattered screen repair

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:19:04 -0700

our kindle fire has a shattered screen. It still works well but the glass is shattered and we need to know which part to order and how to replace it.

⟐ Commented December 29, 2016 at 15:19 MST

Kindle Fire HD 2013: Kindle Fire Wireless Charger Option?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:24:50 -0700

I have a Kindle Fire HD. I'm currently on my second one as the first one had the typical charging port issue. So, Amazon sent me a new one because I still had a warranty. Low and behold a year and 3 days later, the replacement has the same issue and of course they won't replace it now, but offer me lovely options of ordering a new one. . .

Because I like to slam my hand in the same drawer three times lol.

Okay, so what am I posting about today?

I want to keep the Kindle Fire that is currently a glorified paperweight and somehow install a wireless charging mat so that I can charge it on a charging pad that requires no cord. This sidesteps the whole "replace the charging port" idea. . because frankly I don't have any of the tools needed and I seriously doubt it would end with the Kindle working if I tried to diy it.

Any tips or suggestions? I've been looking on this site and on Youtube for a video or something and am not having much luck. Tips, a how-to guide or any advice would be awesome.

Thanks! :-)

⟐ Commented August 07, 2020 at 19:24 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Upgrading flash memory from 16GB to 32GB or higher

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 10:08:07 -0700

Hi,

I've tinkered and change memory boards, hard drives, and some components on my laptops. I would like to know if it is possible to upgrade the flash memory on my Kindle Fire HD from 16GB to 32 or even 64GB with another eMMC memory chip? If so, which one the 4.41 or 4.5 version? Is it even worth it to do so in terms of labor and money?

Thank you,

Anh.

⟐ Commented December 29, 2016 at 10:08 MST

Kindle Fire HD 2013: My kindle makes sound, but the screen won't turn on

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:57:49 -0700

So my kindle fire powered off. I have charged it. I can tell its on because the kindle makes a chime when turning the volume up or down. THe kindle shows nothing, it looks like its off.

⟐ Commented May 02, 2022 at 17:57 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8.9": How do you factory reset with hard keys?

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 21:29:50 -0700

I tried turning on and holding the power button but it just freezes every time. I cannot navigate the menu system and I tried opening the device and looking for a hard key reset button.

⟐ Commented September 05, 2020 at 21:29 MST

Kindle Fire HD: How to recover amazon account info on Kindle Fire HD?

Wed, 13 May 2020 05:24:24 -0700

I don't know my amazon account login so there for I can't download anything or play any games

⟐ Answer deleted May 13, 2020 at 5:24 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8.9": My kindle won:t turn on

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:27:30 -0700

changed power supply and cord and still nuthind

⟐ Answer deleted January 20, 2020 at 8:27 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Port used to recharge kindle is loose and won't charge!

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 14:40:32 -0700

Due to over charging the port that I would attach the USB to is very loose. At first it may seem like it is but the littlest movement can dislodge it and it won't charge. Can this be fixed or replaced?

⟐ Answered August 03, 2019 at 14:40 MST

Kindle Fire HD: My kindle fire dropped in a puddle

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:49:42 -0700

My whole kindle fell in a huge puddle and got completely wet. I put it in rice right away. But what else can I do and is the kindle going to be OK?

⟐ Answer deleted July 30, 2013 at 21:49 MST

Kindle Fire HD 8.9": What is the lock key?

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 07:38:10 -0700

In the instructions for opening the Kindle, it states to be sure and remove the lock key. What is the lock key?

Kindle Fire HD: Which model does X43Z60 reference?

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:23:00 -0700

Not sure which model I have. It say X43Z60. How does that cross reference?

⟐ Commented June 25, 2023 at 14:23 MST

Kindle Fire HD: Why did my Kindle Fire HD does overheat?

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:28:32 -0700

I've had my Kindle Fire HD for 3 years now. 2 weeks ago while it was charging, the screen distorted and then went to white, black and blue bars. I replaced the screen using instructions on this website. The new screen is working perfect. But now, when I play any games or listen to music, it starts to overheat, like a lot! I opened it up and found that heat was coming from where the processor is, under the copper foil. Is there anyway to fix this or is my device just done?

⟐ Commented August 09, 2024 at 20:28 MST