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Old 01-20-2014, 11:23 PM   #1
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Original Kindle DX Finally Wears Out
I have to say i can't complain - i bought the thing in Nov 2009, and it's only the 'Next Page' button that has failed. Scarcely a day has passed when i haven't used it.

I thought i'd post this here, since i disassembled the thing, to get a look under the button to see if all it required was cleaning. Sadly i'm not familiar with how the button makes electrical contact - but it's clear that the central contact had detached and this is why i couldn't 'next page'.

The contact seems to involve a small yellow circle of sticky plastic, and an associated smaller white metallic circle with bare metal on one side (there are a few of these attached under the key - white face showing, no yellow plastic disc - but only this one is loose).

A gust of wind made possible repair academic, but i thought i'd ask here if anyone has any knowledge of this topic, just in case.
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Old 01-21-2014, 12:12 AM   #2
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Sounds like you had a good run with your old, original DX. If I were you I'd treat myself to the newer DXG while they are still in stock. Much better contrast than the older version and only ~$200 new now. Also, might be an idea to phone Kindle CS and explain your problem. They may give you a discount on a new one, you never know!
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Old 01-21-2014, 06:41 AM   #3
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Your earlier post of 5/5/2011, indicates that you got a new one on (or close) to that date of 2011, rather than in 2009.
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Your earlier post of 5/5/2011, indicates that you got a new one on (or close) to that date of 2011, rather than in 2009.
Sounds like that was a replacement DX. Amazon generally tries to replace it with the same version if they have any new or reconditioned ones in stock.
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Old 01-22-2014, 09:25 AM   #5
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Your earlier post of 5/5/2011, indicates that you got a new one on (or close) to that date of 2011, rather than in 2009.
Ack! Thank you for that correction, i'd completely forgotten. Less impressive lifespan then. Wish i had the old one so i could scavenge parts.
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You can, of course, replace the motherboard, and get another few years out of it.

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Amazon...d-p-22803.html
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I would advise staying away from the (older) DX model and go with the (not as old) DX-G model.

The screen is so much better.
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I would advise staying away from the (older) DX model and go with the (not as old) DX-G model.

The screen is so much better.
Yes, mine's arrived and i like it. 2.5.8 still, which isn't so good, but otoh, kindlecollections in Calibre works.
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:31 AM   #9
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Yes, mine's arrived and i like it. 2.5.8 still, which isn't so good, but otoh, kindlecollections in Calibre works.
There isn't a later version (officially anyway) for the DX(-G or otherwise).
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Actually, I believe the page turn buttons are on the mid-board in the DX. You can get one for $8. That has to be worth it:

http://www.portatronics.com/product_...G-Version.html
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