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sl33py · 07-12-2009, 04:03 PM

i just got a used Kindle 1 for a friend. Cleaning it out and was trying to do the full factory reset (Alt-Shft-R, etc) - battery died.

No biggie i plugged in the mini-usb... no joy. I don't have the small circular charger, and didn't think i'd need it. So trying to find some way to charge this today so i can finish resetting this to re-gift it.

any ideas? The USB (mini usb) won't charge it at all. I've tried off the computer (PC and Mac), and with a mini usb wall charger for motorola phone - same = no amber charging light.

any ideas? Maybe a trip to grab a sprint phone charger? Any model you guys know works?

thanks - hope this isn't a total hijack!

07-12-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
sl33py Member Posts: 12 Karma: 2760 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Device: K2i, K3, PW	i just got a used Kindle 1 for a friend. Cleaning it out and was trying to do the full factory reset (Alt-Shft-R, etc) - battery died. No biggie i plugged in the mini-usb... no joy. I don't have the small circular charger, and didn't think i'd need it. So trying to find some way to charge this today so i can finish resetting this to re-gift it. any ideas? The USB (mini usb) won't charge it at all. I've tried off the computer (PC and Mac), and with a mini usb wall charger for motorola phone - same = no amber charging light. any ideas? Maybe a trip to grab a sprint phone charger? Any model you guys know works? thanks - hope this isn't a total hijack!