Fading Paperwhite?

revjmark · 11-22-2013, 04:16 AM

Hi there

Over the last few months or so I've noticed that I have to increase the light settings on my Paperwhite (v1) - from reading in daylight with it about 13 to 17 in order read it easily.

Seems to me that the light is fading. Most of my reading is done in the same environment, so it shoud be a pretty standard comparison.

Anyone else got this problem?
Any recommendations?

Cheers

Mark

Barbara1955 · 11-22-2013, 02:47 PM

Sounds like battery dying.

Blossom · 11-22-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revjmark

Hi there

Over the last few months or so I've noticed that I have to increase the light settings on my Paperwhite (v1) - from reading in daylight with it about 13 to 17 in order read it easily.

Seems to me that the light is fading. Most of my reading is done in the same environment, so it shoud be a pretty standard comparison.

Anyone else got this problem?
Any recommendations?

Cheers

Mark

It's possible the LEDs are going out. This is exactly what happens when a LED is dying they just go dim till you can't see anything or

If you read indoors you might want to check your bulbs especially if you use CFLs they go dim and dimmer till you think wow this room is dreary! I recommended replacing them once a year to save your eyesight and happiness.

Barbara1955 · 11-23-2013, 02:52 AM

How do you replace them?

Blossom · 11-23-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

How do you replace them?

I am talking lightbulbs of course you replace them like any other bulb. You can't replace LEDs in the Paperwhite.

I have found CFLs lightbulbs the government is now making us use are a PITA. They don't pop like the old kind they just began to slowly go dim till they either start flashing or flicking or just died. The problem is you might not notice say your livingroom looks more dreary at first till you are squinting to see text on a book or you feel really depressed because the room feels like a cave at night but you don't realize why. I now change them out every year some don't even last that long. Needless to say I don't like using them.

Barbara1955 · 11-23-2013, 04:43 PM

LOL I thought you were taking about the bulbs inside the PW!

Yes I hate those & refuse to use them! Do you know they have Murcury in them! You supose to contact Hazzmat if you break one! Crazy! Murcury was Banned Decades ago 1 drop in the older thermonators could Kill a child in seconds!! I never understand why they make these bulbs...

pidgeon92 · 11-23-2013, 05:49 PM

I don't like CFLs either. I've replaced most of my indoor bulbs with LEDs. More expensive, but they last (almost) forever, turn on right away, and use very little electricity.

Contacting a hazmat team for a broken CFL is a little excessive.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp

Atunah · 11-23-2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

I don't like CFLs either. I've replaced most of my indoor bulbs with LEDs. More expensive, but they last (almost) forever, turn on right away, and use very little electricity.

Contacting a hazmat team for a broken CFL is a little excessive.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp

I think I might try some LED's. I have seen some come down a bit in price. I'll put them in a couple of most used lamps first. Unfortunately I live in old apartments with fixtures from the 80's and I have to use some oddly shaped bulbs. I have to use 8 in the bathroom alone. LED to expensive for that.

silverraven · 11-23-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

LOL I thought you were taking about the bulbs inside the PW!

Yes I hate those & refuse to use them! Do you know they have Murcury in them! You supose to contact Hazzmat if you break one! Crazy! Murcury was Banned Decades ago 1 drop in the older thermonators could Kill a child in seconds!! I never understand why they make these bulbs...

My brother and I used to break open the thermometers and play with the mercury. It was really cool. Hmm, maybe I know what's wrong with me now.........
S

Barbara1955 · 11-24-2013, 02:00 AM

Read the side of the pack they come in Warning Contains Murcury IF broken contact Hazmate!

HarryT · 11-24-2013, 03:21 AM

Moderator Notice
Please stay on topic.

Thank you.

Antoinekamel · 11-24-2013, 07:35 PM

PW1 of mine too seems to have different light gratuation in some circunstances even with the same seetings on the device.

jbcohen · 11-30-2013, 04:58 PM

I recommend an email to batteries plus to rule out the battery being the problem. Their business slogan "if it runs on batteries we got it". Batteriesplus.com

JSWolf · 11-30-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

I recommend an email to batteries plus to rule out the battery being the problem. Their business slogan "if it runs on batteries we got it". Batteriesplus.com

You search for a Kindle Paperwhite battery at Batteries Plus and all that comes up is a charger, Rather useless.

Better off looking at Newpower99 for the battery as they give you the battery, tools, and a helpful video on how to change the battery,

http://www.newpower99.com/ProductDet...FW0V7AodankASA

silverraven · 11-30-2013, 06:08 PM

I have quite a few of the M-Edge led lights that run on AAA batteries. Some are 3 years old now. Obviously I am changing out the batteries. But, some of my lights just aren't as bright as they were when I first bought them. I really do worry about getting a Paperwhite and in a couple years the lights just now being as bright as they should be. I thought leds were suppose to last forever? Has this happened to any one else?
S

11-22-2013, 04:16 AM	#1
revjmark Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Fading Paperwhite? Hi there Over the last few months or so I've noticed that I have to increase the light settings on my Paperwhite (v1) - from reading in daylight with it about 13 to 17 in order read it easily. Seems to me that the light is fading. Most of my reading is done in the same environment, so it shoud be a pretty standard comparison. Anyone else got this problem? Any recommendations? Cheers Mark

11-23-2013, 05:49 PM	#7
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	I don't like CFLs either. I've replaced most of my indoor bulbs with LEDs. More expensive, but they last (almost) forever, turn on right away, and use very little electricity. Contacting a hazmat team for a broken CFL is a little excessive. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp Last edited by pidgeon92; 11-23-2013 at 05:51 PM.

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11-22-2013, 02:47 PM	#2
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Sounds like battery dying.

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11-23-2013, 04:43 PM	#6
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	LOL I thought you were taking about the bulbs inside the PW! Yes I hate those & refuse to use them! Do you know they have Murcury in them! You supose to contact Hazzmat if you break one! Crazy! Murcury was Banned Decades ago 1 drop in the older thermonators could Kill a child in seconds!! I never understand why they make these bulbs...

11-24-2013, 02:00 AM	#10
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Read the side of the pack they come in Warning Contains Murcury IF broken contact Hazmate!

11-24-2013, 03:21 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice Please stay on topic. Thank you.

11-24-2013, 07:35 PM	#12
Antoinekamel Addict Posts: 278 Karma: 2511467 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: ABC W p2	PW1 of mine too seems to have different light gratuation in some circunstances even with the same seetings on the device.

11-30-2013, 04:58 PM	#13
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,030 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I recommend an email to batteries plus to rule out the battery being the problem. Their business slogan "if it runs on batteries we got it". Batteriesplus.com

11-30-2013, 06:08 PM	#15
silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	I have quite a few of the M-Edge led lights that run on AAA batteries. Some are 3 years old now. Obviously I am changing out the batteries. But, some of my lights just aren't as bright as they were when I first bought them. I really do worry about getting a Paperwhite and in a couple years the lights just now being as bright as they should be. I thought leds were suppose to last forever? Has this happened to any one else? S

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