Is there a way to format kindle 3 by opening its back?

Iznogold · 03-30-2014, 05:19 PM

Problem is kindle 3 has corrupted files and its inconsistent in being recognised by the computer.
It has this issue 4 months now . I tried hard resetting. It was taking much time. 3 times it did boot and got recognised but I made the mistake to loading more books instead of formating. Now it may just ocasionally give the "kindle recognized" sound but in 5 seconds its unrecognized.
Things tried:
1)reset by holding power button 1 sec, 7 secs, 30 secs, 1 min, 2 min, 3 mins
2)opened back removed battery and plugged it again after a day
3)while battery is out hold the power button for 20 mins to deplete any energy from the circuits.
4)plugged in wall

I couldnt see any relation between what I did and the 3 successful bootings.

any help is welcome.
thank you.

eschwartz · 03-31-2014, 12:08 PM

You can try Kubrick: Live CD to debrick Kindle 3, 4, and Touch

HarryT · 03-31-2014, 12:21 PM

Try a Factory Reset first.

03-30-2014, 05:19 PM	#1
Iznogold Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: kindle 3.2.1 wifi	Is there a way to format kindle 3 by opening its back? Problem is kindle 3 has corrupted files and its inconsistent in being recognised by the computer. It has this issue 4 months now . I tried hard resetting. It was taking much time. 3 times it did boot and got recognised but I made the mistake to loading more books instead of formating. Now it may just ocasionally give the "kindle recognized" sound but in 5 seconds its unrecognized. Things tried: 1)reset by holding power button 1 sec, 7 secs, 30 secs, 1 min, 2 min, 3 mins 2)opened back removed battery and plugged it again after a day 3)while battery is out hold the power button for 20 mins to deplete any energy from the circuits. 4)plugged in wall I couldnt see any relation between what I did and the 3 successful bootings. any help is welcome. thank you.

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03-31-2014, 12:08 PM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	You can try Kubrick: Live CD to debrick Kindle 3, 4, and Touch

03-31-2014, 12:21 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Try a Factory Reset first.

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