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Originally Posted by knc1
The K3 (or any surface mount device thing) is **not** the place to learn to solder.
I think that "firmware error" is more likely than mechanical failure.
If the K3flasher can't take a dump of it - well then we will have to give this problem a bit more thought.
PS: @qlob - what is it with your location? Is there a resident hardware jinx or grimlin?  |
He said he dropped it, which is why we were discussing potential hardware solutions. Like I said earlier, I would try using the serial port debricking method if the USB method is not working, before letting a techie friend try to reflow the solder (after removing the thin glass display to keep it safe from overheating). And before reflow, I would seriously considering buying a cheap good kindle with broken display off ebay, and using the good display on it instead of fixing this one.
Of course, the drop may have damaged the display causing a slow failure, but that will be determined later.