Thread: Kindle 3 button issue
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Old 10-10-2011, 11:11 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by arnab_das View Post
The Home button on my kindle 3 of late requires a really 'hard-press' to work, lost sensitivity that is, all other buttons are fine. I have tried cleaning the keyboard with a moist cloth but hasnt really worked.

Any ideas?
If it is still under warranty, replace it! Even if it is a couple of months out of warranty. I had a page turn button on my Kindle 2 get mushy (no "click" feel), so I got a replacement. Once those micro-switches start to go, there is no turning back. I don't believe that any cleaning would help, but if you Google "Kindle 3 battery" you will find videos showing how to open your Kindle. Only open it if Amazon won't give you a replacement.

This video shows disassembly of a Kindle 3. You can see the little bubbles that represent the micro switches under the keyboard. No way to fix these..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BhTq...eature=related
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