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Originally Posted by sl33py
i just got a used Kindle 1 for a friend. Cleaning it out and was trying to do the full factory reset (Alt-Shft-R, etc) - battery died.
No biggie i plugged in the mini-usb... no joy. I don't have the small circular charger, and didn't think i'd need it. So trying to find some way to charge this today so i can finish resetting this to re-gift it.
any ideas? The USB (mini usb) won't charge it at all. I've tried off the computer (PC and Mac), and with a mini usb wall charger for motorola phone - same = no amber charging light. 
any ideas? Maybe a trip to grab a sprint phone charger? Any model you guys know works?
thanks - hope this isn't a total hijack! |
You don't have the wall charger?
I have a Palm Zire USB cable that will charge the Kindle 1 from a computer. I bought mine on eBay and I'm not sure if one could be purchased locally.
The only other thing I can think of is that Radio Shack was selling a compatible replacement battery at one time (not sure if they still are), they may have a wall charger that you can use. I've purchased replacement chargers from them in the past with good results. Take the K1 into the store and see what they say.
BTW, the K1 does not use the same USB cable as K2.