Troubleshooting Is there any hope for my Kindle? (Kindle 4, probably broken screen)

enzio00 · 11-12-2014, 10:35 AM

Hi!

My Kindle fell from my desk today. I heard a quite loud "crack" and when I picked it up, it had a smudge on one side. The screen was unresponsive, when I tried pressing the Power button, only a few lines appeared on the screen. The reset feature wouldn't work.

Here's a picture: http://imgur.com/k3MPfue

What should I do? Is it a broken screen? Should I contact Amazon? It's out of warranty...

Thanks very much!

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:37 AM

Absolutely classic image of a broken screen substrate, I'm sorry to say. You've fractured the thin layer of glass that's under the outer plastic screen. Sorry to sound like a broken record, but for heaven's sake, when you replace it, buy a case.

Contact Kindle CS. They are remarkably generous on occasions. The very least they will do is offer you a nice discount on a replacement.

enzio00 · 11-12-2014, 10:40 AM

Thanks very much! Or, rather not, I was hoping it wouldn't be the case... I'm quite low on money right now. Is there a good third-party site that sells screens?

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:43 AM

To be honest, replacing the screen is probably going to cost you more than replacing the device, after the discount that Amazon will give you for doing so.

Another thing you could do is look out for a 2nd-hand one - eg in the "Flea Market" forum here at MR. People are constantly selling old devices, and now is a good time to buy, with the recent release of new Kindle models.

But the first thing I'd do is phone Kindle CS. They are very nice people, and it's not unknown for them to offer a free replacement. At least see what they have to say.

Dr. Drib · 11-12-2014, 10:45 AM

I would like to echo Harry's comment:

Yes, this is a broken substrate. There's nothing you can do to fix it yourself.

If it's recently out of warranty, Amazon may give you a discount for another purchase. It won't hurt to get in touch with them.

The important thing is: BUY A CASE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT.

enzio00 · 11-12-2014, 10:46 AM

Thanks very much! Is there any way to give you "points" for your help?

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:47 AM

That's what we're here for

. "Thank you" is quite sufficient.

Dr. Drib · 11-12-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzio00

Thanks very much! Is there any way to give you "points" for your help?

Harry and I are both Moderators here.

We have a system called 'Karma,' which you may want to check out. (I don't have the link on that at this exact moment.)

However, let me also say, 'welcome to Mobileread.' I'm sorry we both had to give you some bad news.

Don
(Moderator)

enzio00 · 11-12-2014, 10:51 AM

Well, never mind! It was my best friend for nearly 3 years... But thanks very much for the fast help!

Dr. Drib · 11-12-2014, 10:51 AM

Here's an Introduction to the Karma System:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=104757

Don
(Moderator)

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 10:52 AM

Do let us know what Amazon offer you. It's always good to know.

tubemonkey · 11-12-2014, 11:01 AM

In you're interested, Best Buy will be selling the current basic Kindle for $50 during Black Friday.

Oh, and welcome aboard

enzio00 · 11-12-2014, 11:02 AM

That's a very good deal! Sadly, I don't live in the USA.

HarryT · 11-12-2014, 11:04 AM

Can you put your location in your profile, please? It'll make it easier for people to give you relevant help that way

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tubemonkey · 11-12-2014, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzio00

That's a very good deal! Sadly, I don't live in the USA.

Darn! I know, why not move here? I live in Seattle and we have plenty of room.

11-12-2014, 10:35 AM	#1
enzio00 R.I.P. Kindle 4 Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle 4 NT	Is there any hope for my Kindle? (Kindle 4, probably broken screen) Hi! My Kindle fell from my desk today. I heard a quite loud "crack" and when I picked it up, it had a smudge on one side. The screen was unresponsive, when I tried pressing the Power button, only a few lines appeared on the screen. The reset feature wouldn't work. Here's a picture: http://imgur.com/k3MPfue What should I do? Is it a broken screen? Should I contact Amazon? It's out of warranty... Thanks very much!

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11-12-2014, 10:37 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Absolutely classic image of a broken screen substrate, I'm sorry to say. You've fractured the thin layer of glass that's under the outer plastic screen. Sorry to sound like a broken record, but for heaven's sake, when you replace it, buy a case. Contact Kindle CS. They are remarkably generous on occasions. The very least they will do is offer you a nice discount on a replacement.

11-12-2014, 10:40 AM	#3
enzio00 R.I.P. Kindle 4 Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle 4 NT	Thanks very much! Or, rather not, I was hoping it wouldn't be the case... I'm quite low on money right now. Is there a good third-party site that sells screens?

11-12-2014, 10:43 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	To be honest, replacing the screen is probably going to cost you more than replacing the device, after the discount that Amazon will give you for doing so. Another thing you could do is look out for a 2nd-hand one - eg in the "Flea Market" forum here at MR. People are constantly selling old devices, and now is a good time to buy, with the recent release of new Kindle models. But the first thing I'd do is phone Kindle CS. They are very nice people, and it's not unknown for them to offer a free replacement. At least see what they have to say.

11-12-2014, 10:45 AM	#5
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	I would like to echo Harry's comment: Yes, this is a broken substrate. There's nothing you can do to fix it yourself. If it's recently out of warranty, Amazon may give you a discount for another purchase. It won't hurt to get in touch with them. The important thing is: BUY A CASE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT.

11-12-2014, 10:46 AM	#6
enzio00 R.I.P. Kindle 4 Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle 4 NT	Thanks very much! Is there any way to give you "points" for your help?

11-12-2014, 10:47 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	That's what we're here for . "Thank you" is quite sufficient.

11-12-2014, 10:51 AM	#9
enzio00 R.I.P. Kindle 4 Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle 4 NT	Well, never mind! It was my best friend for nearly 3 years... But thanks very much for the fast help!

11-12-2014, 10:52 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Do let us know what Amazon offer you. It's always good to know.

11-12-2014, 11:01 AM	#12
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	In you're interested, Best Buy will be selling the current basic Kindle for $50 during Black Friday. Oh, and welcome aboard

11-12-2014, 11:02 AM	#13
enzio00 R.I.P. Kindle 4 Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle 4 NT	That's a very good deal! Sadly, I don't live in the USA.

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11-12-2014, 11:04 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Can you put your location in your profile, please? It'll make it easier for people to give you relevant help that way .