Kindle Keyboard stuck on empty battery screen

slimerbaggins27 · 12-03-2015, 11:39 AM

Hey everyone, haven't used my kindle for at least a year and so have been trying to get it to come back to life trying various methods. I've left it on to charge for a few days and have also tried the Kubrick method, (this is how I found this forum) I ran the software and when it got to flashing my kindle insteadof taking 1-3 hours it took 1-3 seconds so obviously something hasn't worked. I'm not sure if it's even going into usb download mode. When I plug my kindle into my computer it registers but I can't seem to shift the empty battery screen. Is my only option now to open the case and connect the two solder points for a reset?

sabryna131 · 12-03-2015, 12:02 PM

I had the same problem with my original KT and I thought the battery was toast but I googled how to reset it and to get it reset I had to hold down the power button for like 30 sec and then 20 sec and 8 or 10 sec releasing the power button in between for 3-5 sec and it restarted. I didn't really think it would work when I tried but it did. It couldn't hurt to try. If it doesn't work after a couple tries, you might want to search and see if there is a different variation for the KK.

Barbara1955 · 12-03-2015, 12:42 PM

NO! Just hold the Power button 30 sec /Till it cycles to the kid under the tree.

jlinear · 12-03-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slimerbaggins27

Hey everyone, haven't used my kindle for at least a year and so have been trying to get it to come back to life trying various methods.

I had a similar problem with my KK. I switched to a different power adapter and and the KK came to life.

slimerbaggins27 · 12-03-2015, 04:39 PM

I'll try all these tips but after trying to reset it numerous times i'm starting to give up hope haha.

Cinisajoy · 12-03-2015, 04:44 PM

Slimmer did you plug it into a wall socket?
Plug it in there and do not touch it at all for 24 hours.
Make sure it is on a short charge cord. The 10 foot ones are only good for small things.

SteveEisenberg · 12-03-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by slimerbaggins27

I'll try all these tips but after trying to reset it numerous times i'm starting to give up hope haha.

I was in a similar, seemingly worst-case, situation a few months ago.

The good news is that the most expensive part of your Kindle Keyboard, the screen, is in good condition. If you have another Kindle Keyboard with a cracked screen, you can replace that cracked screen with your good one, and then use the other unit. There are instructions on youtube, and elsewhere on the web, on how to disassemble and re-assemble the eReader.

If you don't have a cracked screen unit, and you live in the US, you can get one fairly cheaply on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazon-Kindl...UAAOSwbdpWXU~6

One factor behind my advice: The screen is easier to replace than the motherboard.

Barbara1955 · 12-04-2015, 01:26 AM

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I smell a Troll!

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AnemicOak · 12-04-2015, 01:49 AM

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I smell a Troll!

No, it's spam & has been reported.

DreamWriter · 12-04-2015, 11:09 AM

My Kindle Keyboard's still going strong, but I really appreciate the information in this post. I may need it someday!

sabryna131 · 12-04-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

NO! Just hold the Power button 30 sec /Till it cycles to the kid under the tree.

I tried that several times before doing the sequence of the three , and it didn't. work until I found the directions to the three presses in a row at differing time intervals.

slimerbaggins27 · 12-04-2015, 05:37 PM

Nope, none of these tricks are working. Thanks for the help anyway

I'll try that kubrick program again.

Barbara1955 · 12-05-2015, 02:36 AM

Contact Amazon CS ask to talk to a Tech.

BTW IF they say it needs a New Battery Amazon sells them in a Kit that gets the back off... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

12-03-2015, 11:39 AM	#1
slimerbaggins27 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Device: Kindle Keyboard	Kindle Keyboard stuck on empty battery screen Hey everyone, haven't used my kindle for at least a year and so have been trying to get it to come back to life trying various methods. I've left it on to charge for a few days and have also tried the Kubrick method, (this is how I found this forum) I ran the software and when it got to flashing my kindle insteadof taking 1-3 hours it took 1-3 seconds so obviously something hasn't worked. I'm not sure if it's even going into usb download mode. When I plug my kindle into my computer it registers but I can't seem to shift the empty battery screen. Is my only option now to open the case and connect the two solder points for a reset?

12-04-2015, 01:26 AM	#8
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Quoted spam deleted. I smell a Troll! MR policy does not permit calling a poster a troll. Please report any such posts instead. Tried to report it No way I see to Report a post. Last edited by Barbara1955; 12-05-2015 at 02:37 AM.

12-05-2015, 02:36 AM	#13
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Contact Amazon CS ask to talk to a Tech. BTW IF they say it needs a New Battery Amazon sells them in a Kit that gets the back off... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 Last edited by Barbara1955; 12-05-2015 at 02:39 PM.

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12-03-2015, 12:02 PM	#2
sabryna131 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: charleston,wv Device: nook stgl, nook hd+,pw1,pw2,kv,nookhd,aurahd,nook tab4	I had the same problem with my original KT and I thought the battery was toast but I googled how to reset it and to get it reset I had to hold down the power button for like 30 sec and then 20 sec and 8 or 10 sec releasing the power button in between for 3-5 sec and it restarted. I didn't really think it would work when I tried but it did. It couldn't hurt to try. If it doesn't work after a couple tries, you might want to search and see if there is a different variation for the KK.

12-03-2015, 12:42 PM	#3
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	NO! Just hold the Power button 30 sec /Till it cycles to the kid under the tree.

12-03-2015, 04:39 PM	#5
slimerbaggins27 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Device: Kindle Keyboard	I'll try all these tips but after trying to reset it numerous times i'm starting to give up hope haha.

12-03-2015, 04:44 PM	#6
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	Slimmer did you plug it into a wall socket? Plug it in there and do not touch it at all for 24 hours. Make sure it is on a short charge cord. The 10 foot ones are only good for small things.

12-04-2015, 11:09 AM	#10
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	My Kindle Keyboard's still going strong, but I really appreciate the information in this post. I may need it someday!

12-04-2015, 05:37 PM	#12
slimerbaggins27 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Device: Kindle Keyboard	Nope, none of these tricks are working. Thanks for the help anyway I'll try that kubrick program again.

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