dddave Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Two month old Paperwhite 11 not charging. I have tried several different chargers that are working ok on other devices. I may have overloaded it inadvertently using my phone charger which is an 18 watt fast charger. I've tried shutting down and resetting...no luck. Sending back to USA where it was purchased not an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Kindles are not made with repair in mind, that's just a fact of life. Can't be opened up without wrecking them. I suspect when they do get back to the US, they are analysed for the defect and a replacement issued from stock. I have a Generation 4 Kindle that I hardly ever use. Nowadays, I send all my Amazon book purchases to my elderly OPPO smartphone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted March 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2022 Just buy a new one ....... only 3kbht. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/amazon-kindle-e-reader-book-10th-gen-2019-8gb-wi-fi-6-i892728915-s1796504531.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 For how long did you leave it on charge? Mine has thrown a wobbler a couple of times and did nothing whilst on charge for about two days before then suddenly springing into life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Lacessit said: Kindles are not made with repair in mind, that's just a fact of life. Can't be opened up without wrecking them. I suspect when they do get back to the US, they are analysed for the defect and a replacement issued from stock. I have a Generation 4 Kindle that I hardly ever use. Nowadays, I send all my Amazon book purchases to my elderly OPPO smartphone. I've been able to successfully open and replace batteries in several Kindles over the years: a Keypad one bought at a yardsale for $2, my original Kindle Touch and a 3rd gen, Paperwhite. Replacement batteries sold on Amazon usually include a helpful plastic separation and pry tool. Getting the first bit of the case open takes a bit of work but easy and straightforward from then on. The Kindle display does not cycle as tablet and smartphone displays do. Much easier on the eyes in the long run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 46 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Just buy a new one ....... only 3kbht. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/amazon-kindle-e-reader-book-10th-gen-2019-8gb-wi-fi-6-i892728915-s1796504531.html This is a new, 11th generation just released in late 2021. Significantly larger display. Between B5600 & 7000 (depending on memory option) on Lazada. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/all-new-kindle-paperwhite-2021-832-gb-gen-11-68-worm-white-i3102399787-s12836518852.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.45dd7786oXtmKs&search=1&freeshipping=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, dddave said: I've been able to successfully open and replace batteries in several Kindles over the years: a Keypad one bought at a yardsale for $2, my original Kindle Touch and a 3rd gen, Paperwhite. Replacement batteries sold on Amazon usually include a helpful plastic separation and pry tool. Getting the first bit of the case open takes a bit of work but easy and straightforward from then on. The Kindle display does not cycle as tablet and smartphone displays do. Much easier on the eyes in the long run. I don't understand, why are you asking for advice on repairers if you can DIY? Why not just order a replacement battery from Amazon? Each to his own, I find the smartphone more convenient in size, and AFAIK the display does not cycle while I am reading, perhaps because I turn the pages at a good clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted March 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) It's a charging issue so I hope to resolve it locally, Ordering from Amazon to ship to Thailand probably prohibitively expensive. All phone and tablet displays cycle 50/60 times a second, just like a fluorescent light. Too fast for your eye to distinguish but it can cause eye fatigue. Edited March 13, 2022 by dddave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 19 hours ago, dddave said: Ordering from Amazon to ship to Thailand probably prohibitively expensive. See if Aliexpress has one. Free or cheap shipping. https://th.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20220313230805&SearchText=kindle+battery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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