The Fire got extinguished. Tablet is dead, refuses to start - Page 5

jocampo · 12-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I'm curious those who are having this issue was it before and after the 6.2 update I was reading on another forum. A person had a similar issue and their charger light no longer worked after the 6.2 update.

No, mine had 6.2 already.

As a matter of fact, new Fires ask you for the upgrade before you start using it.

Blossom · 12-05-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope

Mine was AFTER the 6.2 update.
Hey, I'm in Murphy, NC, we're practically neighbors.

I am waaay north of you. I live in the Tricities area. Hubby is from NC so we lived there a couple of times and it is considered home.

Blossom · 12-05-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Just noticed something that fits here. A few times when I plugged my Fire in to the charger recently the light (green or red) neither came on.... I unplug it and plug it back in and then it comes on.....

Sounds like a loose connection. I haven't had that happen to mine.

Blossom · 12-05-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jocampo

No, mine had 6.2 already.

As a matter of fact, new Fires ask you for the upgrade before you start using it.

Well my theory was maybe the update was the cause on some units but one person said it happen before 6.2 so that can't be it.

kennyc · 12-05-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Sounds like a loose connection. I haven't had that happen to mine.

Not really. Someone above (in in another thread) mentioned the same thing. I'm wondering if it might be a software issue......if others notice this behavior please chime in.

robertc88 · 12-06-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Just noticed something that fits here. A few times when I plugged my Fire in to the charger recently the light (green or red) neither came on.... I unplug it and plug it back in and then it comes on.....

Here's something I've noticed. When I have used the changer on the KF, the device automatically powers up when I plug it in. I didn't hit the start button so I don't really know how to charge it so far without the KF starting. Maybe this is what is suppose to happen?

Blossom · 12-06-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Here's something I've noticed. When I have used the changer on the KF, the device automatically powers up when I plug it in. I didn't hit the start button so I don't really know how to charge it so far without the KF starting. Maybe this is what is suppose to happen?

I just charge it in Sleep mode.

sirmaru · 12-06-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I hope it works out for you better. I love mine. It's going on it's 3rd day without a charge.

I get 7 days for the battery in my Kindle Fire and 30 days for the battery in my 3rd generation Kindle Keyboard.

I alternat reading between them. However, most of my use of the Kindle Fire is RADIO using the TuneIn App.

Blossom · 12-06-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sirmaru

I get 7 days for the battery in my Kindle Fire and 30 days for the battery in my 3rd generation Kindle Keyboard.

I alternat reading between them. However, most of my use of the Kindle Fire is RADIO using the TuneIn App.

I love that app!

Batman Jr. · 12-10-2011, 09:16 PM

Another one bites the dust...I was doing some web surfing a little over an hour ago, and stopped to watch a television program. At that time the battery level for my Fire read 89%. Upon attempting to start it again now, there is no response at all, and plugging the charger in produces no light at all, orange, green, or otherwise. I'm hoping this is a temporary glitch, and I'll be contacting Amazon on Monday if things don't resolve themselves, but not a very joyful feeling right now since this is the first time in several days I've had enough down time to play/explore with it very much.

P.S. WiFi was off, and no apps that I could tell were running.

Blossom · 12-10-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman Jr.

Another one bites the dust...I was doing some web surfing a little over an hour ago, and stopped to watch a television program. At that time the battery level for my Fire read 89%. Upon attempting to start it again now, there is no response at all, and plugging the charger in produces no light at all, orange, green, or otherwise. I'm hoping this is a temporary glitch, and I'll be contacting Amazon on Monday if things don't resolve themselves, but not a very joyful feeling right now since this is the first time in several days I've had enough down time to play/explore with it very much.

P.S. WiFi was off, and no apps that I could tell were running.

Where did you buy yours? What 3rd party app do you have installed?

Try plugging it into the PC. See if that does anything.

Batman Jr. · 12-10-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Where did you buy yours? What 3rd party app do you have installed?

Try plugging it into the PC. See if that does anything.

Bought it directly from Amazon. No third-party apps (i.e., all from Amazon App Store). I'll try the PC connection after leaving it on the charger while I grab a bite. Thanks for the suggestion.

Blossom · 12-10-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman Jr.

Bought it directly from Amazon. No third-party apps (i.e., all from Amazon App Store). I'll try the PC connection after leaving it on the charger while I grab a bite. Thanks for the suggestion.

Did you try a hard reset? Hold the power button for 20 seconds or more.

If none of that works give Amazon a call.

Batman Jr. · 12-10-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman Jr.

Bought it directly from Amazon. No third-party apps (i.e., all from Amazon App Store). I'll try the PC connection after leaving it on the charger while I grab a bite. Thanks for the suggestion.

Okay, finally got it up and running. It was on the charger for approx. 15 minutes with no change. I tried a hard reset (30) seconds with it both unplugged and plugged in - still no joy. I waited a bit longer and tried the hard reset again; this time the Fire started cycling on, but the charge light didn't come on (the battery reading stated 90%), even after making sure the plug was securely inserted. The light finally came on (green) about five minutes later. Hope this was the extent of my first-adopter snafus...

Blossom · 12-10-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman Jr.

Okay, finally got it up and running. It was on the charger for approx. 15 minutes with no change. I tried a hard reset (30) seconds with it both unplugged and plugged in - still no joy. I waited a bit longer and tried the hard reset again; this time the Fire started cycling on, but the charge light didn't come on (the battery reading stated 90%), even after making sure the plug was securely inserted. The light finally came on (green) about five minutes later. Hope this was the extent of my first-adopter snafus...

I would do a factory reset in case something is corrupted.

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