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ArmadilloPilot · 01-25-2024, 06:07 PM

I have a Kindle paperwhite (10th Gen) that I can no longer connect to PC. It still charges okay, but I now I cannot manage and sideload my library with Calibre, for instance. I have tried various USB cables (they work fine with Amz Fire btw). It charges good immediately on plug in. I wiggle plug and cannot get even a flicker of USB connection message.

I have tried various computers. I plug and un plug, etc. Tried cleaning the socket(air and alcohol). Opened the case and unplugged battery to get a fresh start. "Fiddled with socket while case opened. All this...still no connection.

Any suggestions on this? Sure seems like a dead kindle. I am not a prime member, really just sideload. I guess the only way this thing is going to get content is if I buy from Amazon. Not forced to do that yet. I have Pocketbook also.

01-25-2024, 06:07 PM	#1
ArmadilloPilot Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Device: Pocketbook Verse Pro	No Connect to PC via USB (charge okay) I have a Kindle paperwhite (10th Gen) that I can no longer connect to PC. It still charges okay, but I now I cannot manage and sideload my library with Calibre, for instance. I have tried various USB cables (they work fine with Amz Fire btw). It charges good immediately on plug in. I wiggle plug and cannot get even a flicker of USB connection message. I have tried various computers. I plug and un plug, etc. Tried cleaning the socket(air and alcohol). Opened the case and unplugged battery to get a fresh start. "Fiddled with socket while case opened. All this...still no connection. Any suggestions on this? Sure seems like a dead kindle. I am not a prime member, really just sideload. I guess the only way this thing is going to get content is if I buy from Amazon. Not forced to do that yet. I have Pocketbook also.