Kindle 3 freezes/reboots infinitely

Geoffrey · 05-05-2013, 07:39 PM

I moved this to this forum so perhaps some braniacs out there might have some thoughts.

Out of warranty, was using unlighted Kindle 3 cover. I've tried it all--Hard reboots, Factory reset, even a successful Kubrick re-flash. No luck. The unit continuously freezes, then after some time reboots itself, works properly for about a minute, and then starts the process over and over until the battery is dead.

The only thing I haven't tried is replacing the battery. Its it worth it at $20-$30?

Amazon will only offer me refurb replacements which don't seem to be a great deal.

Thoughts?

JSWolf · 05-05-2013, 07:48 PM

How much is a refurbished replacement?

Geoffrey · 05-05-2013, 07:52 PM

It's like $41 for a refurb Kindle E-ink, $71 for a Touch (not Paperwhite). Not sure about the shipping, though others have said in these forums that it was NOT included.

JSWolf · 05-05-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoffrey

It's like $41 for a refurb Kindle E-ink, $71 for a Touch (not Paperwhite). Not sure about the shipping, though others have said in these forums that it was NOT included.

If you were willing to spend $20-$30, then $41 with a warranty is not too bad. I'd go for it given that if it's not right, you can exchange/return it.

Geoffrey · 05-05-2013, 09:37 PM

The strangest thing is that when it reboots, it functions normally. I can even access the unit's storage during that time from my PC. I'm just wondering if this is known behavior for a failing battery, since I have the unit in a pristine OS condition.

ixtab · 05-05-2013, 09:43 PM

... and this is what you get when you cross-post - duplication

Thread closed, please continue the discussion here.

(No, there is no need to cross-post general troubleshooting questions to the main and dev forum - most people here do read the main forum too).

05-05-2013, 07:39 PM	#1
Geoffrey Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle 3	Kindle 3 freezes/reboots infinitely I moved this to this forum so perhaps some braniacs out there might have some thoughts. Out of warranty, was using unlighted Kindle 3 cover. I've tried it all--Hard reboots, Factory reset, even a successful Kubrick re-flash. No luck. The unit continuously freezes, then after some time reboots itself, works properly for about a minute, and then starts the process over and over until the battery is dead. The only thing I haven't tried is replacing the battery. Its it worth it at $20-$30? Amazon will only offer me refurb replacements which don't seem to be a great deal. Thoughts?

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05-05-2013, 07:48 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,341 Karma: 129333690 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	How much is a refurbished replacement?

05-05-2013, 07:52 PM	#3
Geoffrey Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle 3	It's like $41 for a refurb Kindle E-ink, $71 for a Touch (not Paperwhite). Not sure about the shipping, though others have said in these forums that it was NOT included.

05-05-2013, 09:37 PM	#5
Geoffrey Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle 3	The strangest thing is that when it reboots, it functions normally. I can even access the unit's storage during that time from my PC. I'm just wondering if this is known behavior for a failing battery, since I have the unit in a pristine OS condition.

05-05-2013, 09:43 PM	#6
ixtab (offline) Posts: 2,907 Karma: 6736092 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: K3, K4, K5, KPW, KPW2	... and this is what you get when you cross-post - duplication Thread closed, please continue the discussion here. (No, there is no need to cross-post general troubleshooting questions to the main and dev forum - most people here do read the main forum too).

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