Any way to revive dead Kindle? - Page 2

JSWolf · 09-02-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Phssthpok

It was in a bag, with no rocks or other such stuff in it...
Oh well, time to give Amazon more of my money. Thanks for the advice.

BTW: I am definitely a "they".

I suggest you give Amazon a call and see if they'll be willing to do anything for you. You have nothing to lose by trying.

ps67 · 09-02-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandulf

Thanks, guess I should stop hitting the kids on the head with my kindle

Books 1 , kindle 0

When I found out I couldn't swat mosquitoes with my ereaders I tried to give them back and go back to the paper books. But strangely, neither Amazon nor Kobo nor Pocketbook took them back.

Skydog · 09-02-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phssthpok

It was in a bag, with no rocks or other such stuff in it...
Oh well, time to give Amazon more of my money. Thanks for the advice.

BTW: I am definitely a "they".

Just curious...

As the device in your profile is a "Horrible Kindle," why would you give Amazon any more of your money?

NullNix · 09-02-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skydog

Just curious...

As the device in your profile is a "Horrible Kindle," why would you give Amazon any more of your money?

Well of course it's horrible. The screen is broken.

NullNix · 09-02-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Yes

Dogs

Toddlers. Nothing can destroy an electronic device like a curious toddler.

JSWolf · 09-02-2020, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

]Dogs

I make sure the dog cannot get at my H2O/PW3.

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no case (this is arguable)

It's always used in it's case.

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careless use

I am not careless with any Reader.

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backpack

Yes, I've put my H2O in my backpack or bad lots of times and no problem. I am very careful how I do it and what else I have in there.

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extreme temperature fluctuation (when there may be a hairline crack)

I don't have any problem with the screen so extreme temps are not a problem. But I do try to avoid extreme temp changes.

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having it fall on your nose when lying on your back while reading

Never had that happen.

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putting it down heavily (harder than you intended)

Never had that happen.

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loaning it to a friend, lover, mistress, wife (or all four) and having them not treat it as carefully as you would treat it

I don't loan my Readers to anyone. But if I did, it would be the PW3. Or I could try to charge my old T1 and if it works, loan that.

JSWolf · 09-02-2020, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Phssthpok

It was in a bag, with no rocks or other such stuff in it...
Oh well, time to give Amazon more of my money. Thanks for the advice.

BTW: I am definitely a "they".

I suggest you don't give Amazon your money but instead give Kobo your money for a Forma that has a plastic backed screen that is much more durable then a glass backed screen in a Kindle.

Gandulf · 09-03-2020, 04:49 PM

Never knew you could break the glass substrate so easily.
So today I went and got myself a lockable dairy, and made a cut out of my kindle inside it.

Now I don't need calibre to change jackets and have real page turns, plus I have a key to unlock a pw4..

Deskisamess · 09-03-2020, 05:43 PM

I'm not sure it is "that easy." I've been using Kindles since 2009 and have never broken a screen. I've dropped them, had one go flying across the floor when I dropped it. I do keep them in rigid cases, and am careful with them.

But, you can't lean on them, sit on them, toss them into a book bag with heavy books, etc. You have to take care of them like any piece of electronics that you pay $100+ for.

Some people are just hard on stuff. You (general you) would know this about yourself and should act accordingly. Buy the extended warranty or a beefy case, if you're a person who has the habit of breaking your stuff.

Phssthpok · 09-04-2020, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Deskisamess

But, you can't lean on them, sit on them, toss them into a book bag with heavy books, etc. You have to take care of them like any piece of electronics that you pay $100+ for.

"Do not bend, fold, spindle, or otherwise mutilate."

Phssthpok · 09-04-2020, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I suggest you don't give Amazon your money but instead give Kobo your money for a Forma that has a plastic backed screen that is much more durable then a glass backed screen in a Kindle.

Thanks, I'll give it a look.

Phssthpok · 09-04-2020, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Skydog

Just curious...

As the device in your profile is a "Horrible Kindle," why would you give Amazon any more of your money?

I detest the user interface, but I find the screen very readable. I also found it hard to find other e-ink devices with 32G capacity (although that might have changed in the last few years). JSWolf recommends the Kobo, but I'm open to any other recommendations for something with 32G capacity and a decent user interface that can handle a collection of about 4500 books. I like to carry my entire library around with me, but with a Kindle that means that when I finish a book I generally have to consult my Calibre library to decide what to read next.

JSWolf · 09-04-2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gandulf

Never knew you could break the glass substrate so easily.
So today I went and got myself a lockable dairy, and made a cut out of my kindle inside it.

Now I don't need calibre to change jackets and have real page turns, plus I have a key to unlock a pw4..

It's not so easily. I've had a Reader for about 13 years. Never have I broken the screen. So it's not that easy. You just have to take care of your Reader. I've always taken good care.

JSWolf · 09-04-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Phssthpok

I detest the user interface, but I find the screen very readable. I also found it hard to find other e-ink devices with 32G capacity (although that might have changed in the last few years). JSWolf recommends the Kobo, but I'm open to any other recommendations for something with 32G capacity and a decent user interface that can handle a collection of about 4500 books. I like to carry my entire library around with me, but with a Kindle that means that when I finish a book I generally have to consult my Calibre library to decide what to read next.

The Forma has a version with 32G. But if you want something very durable, the Forma is it and it is every bit as clear as the PW4. And the UI is much better then the Kindle. You actually have very good eBook management with Calibre where you have none with a Kindle other then manual collections.

Richwood · 09-05-2020, 12:40 PM

As far as fixing a reader is concerned, do a Google search. I have a Kindle DX that got a damaged screen several years ago and I found a repair service that cost a lot less than a new or good used replacement unit.

On Ebay the DX is still relatively expensive as nothing comparable ever introduced by Amazon.

09-03-2020, 04:49 PM	#23
Gandulf Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 4491791 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: South Africa Device: Kindle PW4	Never knew you could break the glass substrate so easily. So today I went and got myself a lockable dairy, and made a cut out of my kindle inside it. Now I don't need calibre to change jackets and have real page turns, plus I have a key to unlock a pw4.. Last edited by Gandulf; 09-03-2020 at 05:03 PM.

09-05-2020, 12:40 PM	#30
Richwood Astronomy Nut Posts: 519 Karma: 3700000 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV Device: Kindle (All), Kobo (Multiple), Sony (most) and Nook Glowlight Plus	As far as fixing a reader is concerned, do a Google search. I have a Kindle DX that got a damaged screen several years ago and I found a repair service that cost a lot less than a new or good used replacement unit. On Ebay the DX is still relatively expensive as nothing comparable ever introduced by Amazon. Last edited by Richwood; 09-16-2020 at 02:31 PM.

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Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,271 Karma: 35311385 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 7+, iPad mini, 2021 iPad Pro 12.9", KO2, Paperwhite 2019	I'm not sure it is "that easy." I've been using Kindles since 2009 and have never broken a screen. I've dropped them, had one go flying across the floor when I dropped it. I do keep them in rigid cases, and am careful with them. But, you can't lean on them, sit on them, toss them into a book bag with heavy books, etc. You have to take care of them like any piece of electronics that you pay $100+ for. Some people are just hard on stuff. You (general you) would know this about yourself and should act accordingly. Buy the extended warranty or a beefy case, if you're a person who has the habit of breaking your stuff.