Broken reader upgrade - Page 2

Jessica Lares · 03-02-2015, 11:01 AM

I replaced the Kindle Keyboard because the display exploded in one spot. I sold the Paperwhite 2 though.

ucfgrad93 · 03-02-2015, 11:25 AM

My upgrades have always been because I wanted new features, etc. I have yet to have any of my Kindles die on me.

delph · 03-03-2015, 08:21 PM

I replaced a Nook STG because of B&N's software and file management. I replaced my Kobo Glo with an Aura HD when I broke the power slider after the device was out of warranty. I still have a Mini for on the go reading and my Aura HD as my primary reader, but I find that I sort of want to get another 6" lighted ereader now for an upcoming trip if I can't get my Glo working again, so I don't have to 'risk' the Aura HD. (Not that there is any real risk involved. I think this is just an urge to collect devices.)

patrickt · 03-04-2015, 06:24 AM

I broke one of my Kindle's and Amazon gave me a deal on replacing it with another of the same model. I've had six Kindles and all purchases of new models were driven by new features I wanted.

We might have peaked, though. I have trouble thinking of new features that would drive me to buy a new model.

Lynx-lynx · 03-04-2015, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Moving to the General Discussions forum, where posts that are not specific to Kindles belong. Please use the correct forum next time. Thanks.

Ummm ...... Are you a Moderator now?

booklover6 · 03-04-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by delph

I replaced my Kobo Glo with an Aura HD when I broke the power slider after the device was out of warranty. ........if I can't get my Glo working again

So it still works, it's just the power slider that's broken? If that is the case, all you need is a cover that will wake/sleep the device and you can use it all the time.

Both of my Glos have non-functioning power sliders (my fault). They work fine, I just use the cover to wake/sleep, which is what I would do regardless, so no loss to me. If I need to restart, I use the reset button.

delph · 03-04-2015, 10:45 AM

Actually, it's worse than that. At one point, that would have been a solution. I got curious and disassembled it further (a personality flaw since I was a toddler), and this time it bit me in the ereader.

eschwartz · 03-04-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Ummm ...... Are you a Moderator now?

Yes, but only in the Amazon Kindle forums. (So once I move it, it is out of my hands.)

eschwartz · 03-04-2015, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delph

Actually, it's worse than that. At one point, that would have been a solution. I got curious and disassembled it further (a personality flaw since I was a toddler), and this time it bit me in the ereader.

I can sympathize... I've broken my fair share of things that way.

booklover6 · 03-04-2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delph

Actually, it's worse than that. At one point, that would have been a solution. I got curious and disassembled it further (a personality flaw since I was a toddler), and this time it bit me in the ereader.

Well, darn it all.....but you have nothing to lose by trying to fix it.

theducks · 03-04-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Ummm ...... Are you a Moderator now?

There are Forum level mods with limited powers that do not go beyond their area. (Notice that the green went away)

to see a list of All forum mods (Leaders) https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showgroups.php

Tarana · 03-04-2015, 10:51 PM

I damaged the screen on my first kindle a week out of warranty and they replaced it. I continue to use that one. I just keep buying new ones for features I need occasionally. I'm a gadget fiend. In addition to an excessive number of readers, I have an excessive number of iPods. Eventually I won't have the money to enjoy more than one at a time, but in the meantime...

I have three kindle keyboards. Yes, I love my buttons!

Scary- I have 7 ereaders all for me. Maybe I should sell one.

Dr. Drib · 03-05-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

My 505's screen controller crapped out and I managed to get Sony to send a 600. I sold the 600 and bought a 650. No other Reader has crapped out on me.

What type of error manifests itself when the controller goes bad? (This may be happening to my Kindle DX-G, so any comments may be helpful.)

Thanks.

GlennD · 03-05-2015, 05:46 PM

I had a Sony 500 die due to more and more limited battery life (took advantage of Sony's recycling program and got a great discount on a 700), and my daughter's PRS-300 had the page turn button break (worn out).

LadyKate · 03-09-2015, 08:11 PM

I had the "next" button fail on several ipaqs when I used them as readers. I would program another button to use until it totally wore out. From 99 until a couple of years ago when I got my first tablet I must have gone through at least ten ipaqs. I would buy them on ebay in batch lots and several friends and relatives used them as well lol. I remember one particularly good batch of six working ipaqs for 150. A very good deal.

03-04-2015, 10:51 PM	#27
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I damaged the screen on my first kindle a week out of warranty and they replaced it. I continue to use that one. I just keep buying new ones for features I need occasionally. I'm a gadget fiend. In addition to an excessive number of readers, I have an excessive number of iPods. Eventually I won't have the money to enjoy more than one at a time, but in the meantime... I have three kindle keyboards. Yes, I love my buttons! Scary- I have 7 ereaders all for me. Maybe I should sell one. Last edited by Tarana; 03-04-2015 at 11:06 PM.

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Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	I replaced the Kindle Keyboard because the display exploded in one spot. I sold the Paperwhite 2 though.

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ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,370 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	My upgrades have always been because I wanted new features, etc. I have yet to have any of my Kindles die on me.

03-03-2015, 08:21 PM	#18
delph Tabby Posts: 154 Karma: 225372 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR, US Device: Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Mini, Lenovo Yoga 2 10"	I replaced a Nook STG because of B&N's software and file management. I replaced my Kobo Glo with an Aura HD when I broke the power slider after the device was out of warranty. I still have a Mini for on the go reading and my Aura HD as my primary reader, but I find that I sort of want to get another 6" lighted ereader now for an upcoming trip if I can't get my Glo working again, so I don't have to 'risk' the Aura HD. (Not that there is any real risk involved. I think this is just an urge to collect devices.)

03-04-2015, 06:24 AM	#19
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I broke one of my Kindle's and Amazon gave me a deal on replacing it with another of the same model. I've had six Kindles and all purchases of new models were driven by new features I wanted. We might have peaked, though. I have trouble thinking of new features that would drive me to buy a new model.

03-04-2015, 10:45 AM	#22
delph Tabby Posts: 154 Karma: 225372 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR, US Device: Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Mini, Lenovo Yoga 2 10"	Actually, it's worse than that. At one point, that would have been a solution. I got curious and disassembled it further (a personality flaw since I was a toddler), and this time it bit me in the ereader.

03-05-2015, 05:46 PM	#29
GlennD Wizard Posts: 2,119 Karma: 17500000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Pacific NW Device: sony PRS350, iPhone, iPad	I had a Sony 500 die due to more and more limited battery life (took advantage of Sony's recycling program and got a great discount on a 700), and my daughter's PRS-300 had the page turn button break (worn out).

03-09-2015, 08:11 PM	#30
LadyKate Fanatic Posts: 515 Karma: 1470724 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Quebec CA Device: android 4 (samsung tablet and asus tablet)	I had the "next" button fail on several ipaqs when I used them as readers. I would program another button to use until it totally wore out. From 99 until a couple of years ago when I got my first tablet I must have gone through at least ten ipaqs. I would buy them on ebay in batch lots and several friends and relatives used them as well lol. I remember one particularly good batch of six working ipaqs for 150. A very good deal.