Is it worth buying another battery? It seems like the battery is fine... it seems like something else died. This is horrible because this thing has only ever been used for an hour or two ever.

I held it up to a warm lightbulb to see it it would juice up the battery a bit more, but so far no luck

I made a video showing what I found so far.

https://youtu.be/9lI552vMJ7k?si=0sphMdsY...

⟐ Commented January 01, 2026 at 17:38 MST

⟐ Answered December 30, 2025 at 8:03 MST

⟐ Commented December 29, 2025 at 5:49 MST

If it can't be fixed, how would I get my docs ouot of its memory?

⟐ Commented December 27, 2025 at 10:25 MST

If I put a decent amount of pressure on the bottom of the screen, it would "fix it" and the screen would work as it should for that ~30 minute reading session. It usually reverted to being faint next time I picked up my Kindle.

Is the display possibly faulty? Or is the ribbon cable just loose? Would it be worth opening the kindle up to repair or should I just toss it out?

For some additional context, the kindle was stored in my backpack for a few months where it may have occasionally experienced pressure from stuffing my backpack.

⟐ Answered May 07, 2025 at 10:39 MST

I've tried the holding the button method for a reset. The screen flickers black then white again and it's stuck on the screen again.

I tried plugging it in my macbook but it doesn't show up even during resetting

Any ideas on how to fix that?

⟐ Commented April 24, 2025 at 6:30 MST

The black adhesive of the screen bezel was totally ruined during disassembly so I replaced it with a layer of black insulating tape and thin white double-sided tape.

Bad idea as now the led light is not distributed evenly and there are "light cones" where the LEDs are on the display.

Does anyone know what could I use as a proper replacement of the screen adhesive?

I tried resetting it (long-press power for 10, 20, 40, even up to 80 seconds) but it doesn't work.

I tried removing the battery and leaving it overnight and re-inserting. Doesn't work.

Here's the weird thing - the battery seems fine (doesn't drain overnight at 3.8V), but when it's in the device it seems to be draining quickly. The kindle isn't charging it fully even though I've left it for nearly 2 days.

When I keep the power button pressed for around 10 seconds, this happens:

https://youtu.be/VoGxAfrIzug

But nothing after.

⟐ Commented November 26, 2024 at 4:26 MST

⟐ Edited July 02, 2025 at 12:32 MST

My Kindle was stuck all the time on home screen.

When I press power button it would popup option to restart, shutdown cancel however I was never able to select it.

Out of frustration I followed an article on Internet "Doing Factory reset using computer"

I created File without extension Do_Factory_Restore transferred to kindle performed factory reset.

Now my screen is stuck at language setup page.

• I am unable to select get started 😑
• I tried pressing hardreset for 40sec no joy.
• I tried connecting kindle to computer it shows drive is not ready😓.
• I have put my self in helpless situation.

⟐ Commented September 05, 2024 at 13:19 MST

Kindle connects but drops the connection in about 10 seconds.

Notes:

• local library OK; date & time correct; all functions appear OK except wi-fi connectivity
• no error message
• no error report in the router log
• other devices on the same wlan have no issues
  • called Amazon support
• on instruction from Amazon support, did a factory reset - didn't fix the problem
• tried connection to a hot-spot using my mobile phone - same result

Guess I'll have to buy a new one? Would like to troubleshoot it myself though. Any help/guidance appreciated - Steve

⟐ Answer accepted April 25, 2024 at 0:51 MST

⟐ Answer edited March 31, 2024 at 21:35 MST

⟐ Commented December 09, 2023 at 20:46 MST