Dead Kindle 3 Keyboard - Can I reset remotely?

Zimmy · 05-26-2022, 08:41 AM

I grabbed my Kindle 3G Keyboard from the drawer because I was curious if the 3G still worked.
I have upgraded to new Kindles and haven't turned it on for awhile.
Of course the screen shows "Empty Battery" and it will not turn on.
I have tried everything:
1. Charging for long periods of time (days).
2. Holding the power button switch for 40+ seconds.
3. Holding the Home button.
Nothing seems to work.
The charging light actually comes on when plugged in but the screen never changes.
My next plan is to open it up and replug the battery in.
I could always grab another battery on ebay but I don't think it is worth the $15 just to get it back running again.
So, if I decide to sell as-is on eBay or trade into Amazon, is there a way have my account erased from it if they buyer replaces the battery?

latepaul · 05-26-2022, 09:25 AM

You can deregister it on the "Manage Your Content and Devices" page.

It's not a remote wipe, so they'll still have whatever content is on there until they connect it to wifi. But they won't be able to purchase anything new or re-download and books from your account.

Zimmy · 05-26-2022, 10:43 AM

Perfect, thanks. Purchasing is my biggest concern.

Little.Egret · 05-27-2022, 11:36 AM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=346995

Purchasing from a K3 is being withdrawn

05-26-2022, 08:41 AM	#1
Zimmy Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 604650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Dead Kindle 3 Keyboard - Can I reset remotely? I grabbed my Kindle 3G Keyboard from the drawer because I was curious if the 3G still worked. I have upgraded to new Kindles and haven't turned it on for awhile. Of course the screen shows "Empty Battery" and it will not turn on. I have tried everything: 1. Charging for long periods of time (days). 2. Holding the power button switch for 40+ seconds. 3. Holding the Home button. Nothing seems to work. The charging light actually comes on when plugged in but the screen never changes. My next plan is to open it up and replug the battery in. I could always grab another battery on ebay but I don't think it is worth the $15 just to get it back running again. So, if I decide to sell as-is on eBay or trade into Amazon, is there a way have my account erased from it if they buyer replaces the battery?

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05-26-2022, 09:25 AM	#2
latepaul Wizard Posts: 1,270 Karma: 10468300 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: a variety (mostly kindles and kobos)	You can deregister it on the "Manage Your Content and Devices" page. It's not a remote wipe, so they'll still have whatever content is on there until they connect it to wifi. But they won't be able to purchase anything new or re-download and books from your account.

05-26-2022, 10:43 AM	#3
Zimmy Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 604650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Perfect, thanks. Purchasing is my biggest concern.

05-27-2022, 11:36 AM	#4
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=346995 Purchasing from a K3 is being withdrawn

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