Troubleshooting PW3 stuck in boot loop

zuma · 05-31-2021, 08:38 PM

I have a PW3 (with ads). I haven't used it much lately but went to turn it on today and the following happened:

Screen is "your next great read is waiting". Upon turning it on the frontlight will come on for about 10-15 seconds, then turn off for about one second, then back on for 10-15 seconds and it keeps repeating this cycle. The contents of the screen do not change during any of this.

I tried holding the power button for 30 seconds to reset it, but it doesn't help. I also hooked it up via USB to my computer and my computer does not see it.

Any hope of reviving this thing? If not I guess Prime Day is coming up.

badgoodDeb · 06-01-2021, 05:36 PM

Lacking all knowledge of real fixes, I'd suggest plugging it into a wall power source (not the computer) for 24-48 hrs, while we wait for any other suggestions!

05-31-2021, 08:38 PM	#1
zuma Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	PW3 stuck in boot loop I have a PW3 (with ads). I haven't used it much lately but went to turn it on today and the following happened: Screen is "your next great read is waiting". Upon turning it on the frontlight will come on for about 10-15 seconds, then turn off for about one second, then back on for 10-15 seconds and it keeps repeating this cycle. The contents of the screen do not change during any of this. I tried holding the power button for 30 seconds to reset it, but it doesn't help. I also hooked it up via USB to my computer and my computer does not see it. Any hope of reviving this thing? If not I guess Prime Day is coming up.

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06-01-2021, 05:36 PM	#2
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,501 Karma: 64095689 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Lacking all knowledge of real fixes, I'd suggest plugging it into a wall power source (not the computer) for 24-48 hrs, while we wait for any other suggestions!

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