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h2r2d2 · 01-25-2018, 09:25 PM

I've had my Kindle Keyboard (Kindle 3) for probably close to 8 years. I didn't use it for around a month, picked it up, and the screen was totally blank. No light would turn on and it would not charge. After reaching out to Amazon, they said it appeared to be a battery issue.

I just got my replacement battery, replaced the battery myself, and the screen is still blank. The charging light will now turn on for around 10 seconds before abruptly turning off.

I've tried holding the power button for 20, 30, 40 seconds. Nothing. I've had it plugged into the wall for several hours with no change. I've tried different cords and AC adapters, no change. I've tried holding the home button, no change. The screen is still completely blank and it won't do anything.

I'm going to leave it plugged in overnight, but as the light isn't on, I assume that won't charge it and may not make any difference.

Has anyone had this happen and found a fix? I despise the new e-readers with a passion and would rather go back to physical books alone than switch to a newer e-reader.

Thanks!

01-25-2018, 09:25 PM	#1
h2r2d2 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Device: Kindle Keyboard (Kindle 3)	Kindle Keyboard Issue I've had my Kindle Keyboard (Kindle 3) for probably close to 8 years. I didn't use it for around a month, picked it up, and the screen was totally blank. No light would turn on and it would not charge. After reaching out to Amazon, they said it appeared to be a battery issue. I just got my replacement battery, replaced the battery myself, and the screen is still blank. The charging light will now turn on for around 10 seconds before abruptly turning off. I've tried holding the power button for 20, 30, 40 seconds. Nothing. I've had it plugged into the wall for several hours with no change. I've tried different cords and AC adapters, no change. I've tried holding the home button, no change. The screen is still completely blank and it won't do anything. I'm going to leave it plugged in overnight, but as the light isn't on, I assume that won't charge it and may not make any difference. Has anyone had this happen and found a fix? I despise the new e-readers with a passion and would rather go back to physical books alone than switch to a newer e-reader. Thanks!