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knc1 · 01-11-2017, 09:35 PM

That is a multi-layer board, you are not going to easily re-wire it.

If you must hot-solder, invest in an appropriate sized soldering iron, it will be cheaper than a new motherboard for your Kindle.

We have directions, they are indexed by a Sticky thread here.
I'll save you a click or two:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=267541

Two things to note -
The directions include links to several different ways to make the serial port connection without using hot solder.

The directions include a link to the recommended adapter.
Which you can purchase from Amazon (who else?):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW2EGEK/ref=as_li_tl

You will also find a thread or two here about installing that adapter inside of a Kindle (a PW3, but should fit in a KT2).

01-11-2017, 09:35 PM	#2
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	That is a multi-layer board, you are not going to easily re-wire it. If you must hot-solder, invest in an appropriate sized soldering iron, it will be cheaper than a new motherboard for your Kindle. We have directions, they are indexed by a Sticky thread here. I'll save you a click or two: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=267541 Two things to note - The directions include links to several different ways to make the serial port connection without using hot solder. The directions include a link to the recommended adapter. Which you can purchase from Amazon (who else?): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW2EGEK/ref=as_li_tl You will also find a thread or two here about installing that adapter inside of a Kindle (a PW3, but should fit in a KT2).