K3 sometimes won't charge

terencek · 04-06-2012, 04:00 AM

Anyone else had a problem with a K3 which is sometimes reluctant to charge? Very often I have to make two attempts before anything happens -- after an overnight session the back is still cool (should be warm when charging) and I have to unplug and plug in again for another 5 or 6 hours, when it gets warm and the green light then finally appears.

Been like this for a while, and the unit is 'way out of warranty. Anyone else shed any light on this?

soulfuldog · 04-06-2012, 06:07 AM

Can you try it with a different charger, just in case it's the charger that's the problem and not the Kindle? Does the same thing happen when charging via USB?

HarryT · 04-06-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l_macd

Can you try it with a different charger, just in case it's the charger that's the problem and not the Kindle? Does the same thing happen when charging via USB?

There's no way to charge a Kindle except via USB.

soulfuldog · 04-06-2012, 06:40 AM

I mean charging the Kindle with a mains charger, and charging the Kindle via the USB socket on a computer. Yes technically they both are USB but there are differences, better to charge with a mains charger if you are having problems, but worth checking both ways, no?

HarryT · 04-06-2012, 06:44 AM

Certainly; I agree. If it doesn't charge with the wall charger, but does charge via the PC, that would indeed suggest that the charger is faulty.

terencek · 04-06-2012, 09:36 AM

No definitely not the charger -- it happens whether I charge from either of two laptops, or from a 12v charger or a 220v one. Also with either the supplied Amazon cable, or an alternative one, and I always ensure that the plugs are well seated.

So by elimination, the problem is inherent to the Kindle itself.

RDaneel54 · 04-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terencek

No definitely not the charger -- it happens whether I charge from either of two laptops, or from a 12v charger or a 220v one. Also with either the supplied Amazon cable, or an alternative one, and I always ensure that the plugs are well seated.

So by elimination, the problem is inherent to the Kindle itself.

I had this problem with one of my K3s. Try doing a reset by sliding the power button and holding for about 25 seconds then let go. The Kindle will reboot and I think it also resets something to do with charging. It may fix your problem.

Dean

RainingLemur · 04-06-2012, 12:31 PM

Even if it's out of warranty, you could still give Kindle support a call. They may be able to get you taken care of, or at least offer some kind of discount on an upgrade or something (if that's an option for you at present moment).

russianfiction · 04-06-2012, 03:10 PM

Try to unplug it and replug. You might have to wait sometime

pidgeon92 · 04-06-2012, 08:31 PM

If a reboot doesn't help, a Factory Reset might.

crich70 · 04-08-2012, 03:19 AM

Do you leave your wi-fi or 3G turned on? I could see that having an effect at times possibly. I always turn my wi-fi off when not trying to download something to save on the battery. Things like the game apps also might slow things down if you are playing while its trying to recharge.

krazy4katz · 04-08-2012, 01:02 PM

I have had this problem too. I have been wondering if the yellow light turns on before the cord is really seated in the socket (of the kindle), so I wiggle it around and push it in deeper now. I have only done this once so I do no yet know whether this will solve the problem. I have had a K3 since they first came out and have only noticed this problem in the last 3 months or so. Maybe the socket is getting loose?

NiLuJe · 04-08-2012, 03:50 PM

FWIW, my K3 is *very* finicky about charging, and has been from the start. I can almost never get it to succesfully pass the 'I'm really a high-speed USB device' check when connected to a computer, so I *have* to use the wall charger for a proper charge, but, so far, I've never had any issues that way.

FYI, here's what it looks like when it ends up as a full-speed instead of high-speed device:

Spoiler:

Polyphemus · 04-09-2012, 04:10 AM

I had a similar problem when I tried to charge my K3 with my phone charger. The orange light would come on, but the K3 would not charge. I could charge my phone with the K3 cord, not the other way around.

JeremyR · 04-09-2012, 04:34 AM

My K3 has gotten finicky about charging, I often have to wiggle the cord as it fits into the Kindle.

I'm guessing the build quality on them wasn't terribly high...

04-06-2012, 04:00 AM	#1
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	K3 sometimes won't charge Anyone else had a problem with a K3 which is sometimes reluctant to charge? Very often I have to make two attempts before anything happens -- after an overnight session the back is still cool (should be warm when charging) and I have to unplug and plug in again for another 5 or 6 hours, when it gets warm and the green light then finally appears. Been like this for a while, and the unit is 'way out of warranty. Anyone else shed any light on this?

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04-06-2012, 06:07 AM	#2
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Can you try it with a different charger, just in case it's the charger that's the problem and not the Kindle? Does the same thing happen when charging via USB?

04-06-2012, 06:40 AM	#4
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I mean charging the Kindle with a mains charger, and charging the Kindle via the USB socket on a computer. Yes technically they both are USB but there are differences, better to charge with a mains charger if you are having problems, but worth checking both ways, no?

04-06-2012, 06:44 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Certainly; I agree. If it doesn't charge with the wall charger, but does charge via the PC, that would indeed suggest that the charger is faulty.

04-06-2012, 09:36 AM	#6
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	No definitely not the charger -- it happens whether I charge from either of two laptops, or from a 12v charger or a 220v one. Also with either the supplied Amazon cable, or an alternative one, and I always ensure that the plugs are well seated. So by elimination, the problem is inherent to the Kindle itself.

04-06-2012, 12:31 PM	#8
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	Even if it's out of warranty, you could still give Kindle support a call. They may be able to get you taken care of, or at least offer some kind of discount on an upgrade or something (if that's an option for you at present moment).

04-06-2012, 03:10 PM	#9
russianfiction Expert Posts: 61 Karma: 505050 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Device: Kindle	Try to unplug it and replug. You might have to wait sometime

04-06-2012, 08:31 PM	#10
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	If a reboot doesn't help, a Factory Reset might.

04-08-2012, 03:19 AM	#11
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Do you leave your wi-fi or 3G turned on? I could see that having an effect at times possibly. I always turn my wi-fi off when not trying to download something to save on the battery. Things like the game apps also might slow things down if you are playing while its trying to recharge.

04-08-2012, 01:02 PM	#12
krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	I have had this problem too. I have been wondering if the yellow light turns on before the cord is really seated in the socket (of the kindle), so I wiggle it around and push it in deeper now. I have only done this once so I do no yet know whether this will solve the problem. I have had a K3 since they first came out and have only noticed this problem in the last 3 months or so. Maybe the socket is getting loose?

04-09-2012, 04:10 AM	#14
Polyphemus I am not The Stig Posts: 131 Karma: 1881506 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Device: KK-3g; PRS-350; Galaxy Tab 7.0+; Galaxy Tab 3 10.1	I had a similar problem when I tried to charge my K3 with my phone charger. The orange light would come on, but the K3 would not charge. I could charge my phone with the K3 cord, not the other way around.

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04-09-2012, 04:34 AM	#15
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	My K3 has gotten finicky about charging, I often have to wiggle the cord as it fits into the Kindle. I'm guessing the build quality on them wasn't terribly high...