Kindle 3 internals (FCC)

Dibblah · 08-29-2010, 01:02 PM

Kindle 3 - 3G + Wifi

Kindle 3 - Wifi only

Interestingly, from these pictures, both appear to contain exactly the same motherboard - Including the SIM socket. The only thing that is different is the mini-PCIe (at a guess) 3G card is not present in the Wifi only version - The antenna appears to be present, however.

Also, no internal unpopulated SD card slot, hardly any internal space spare.

1750mAh 3.7v Li-Ion cell.

Cheers,

Allan.

Blog Kindle · 08-29-2010, 01:25 PM

Here are some pictures from partial Kindle 3 Disassembly.

Battery, 3G and WiFi components are clearly visible along with some other components.

It makes sense for Amazon to have exactly the same mobo in 3G + WiFi and WiFi only version as it makes development and support cheaper and manufacture more flexible. Amazon can balance their manufacture ratio between two models at the last moment to satisfy customer demand.

TomF · 08-29-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blog Kindle

Here are some pictures from partial Kindle 3 Disassembly.

In this article you mention "how easy it is to remove Kindle 3 cover". I looked at mine and I just can't see anywhere to insert something to pry it open and I definitely don't want to mess up the finish. Can you enlighten us on what you used to remove the cover and exactly how you did this?

Dibblah · 08-29-2010, 06:03 PM

Interesting picture - Thanks! Does anyone know what the port to the right of the board is, labelled J14?

Cheers,

Allan.

Blog Kindle · 08-29-2010, 06:30 PM

Just take a small flat screwdriver or a thin knife, insert it into the slit between front and back cover and start gently lifting the cover. Hinges will unlock one by one. Good place to start is on the side above "prev page" button and work your way around the case leaving sensitive area with all the connectors and buttons for the last.

mdurham · 08-29-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dibblah

1750mAh 3.7v Li-Ion cell.

Cheers,

Allan.

Thanks for the pics. I don't see "1750mAh 3.7v Li-Ion cell" where did you see this?
Cheers, Mike

namebrandon · 08-29-2010, 08:25 PM

It's actually LiPo, not Li-ion but it doesn't matter (currently) since you can't just go but them anyway.

mdurham · 08-29-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by namebrandon

It's actually LiPo, not Li-ion but it doesn't matter (currently) since you can't just go but them anyway.

Thanks for that namebrandon.
Cheers, Mike

Dibblah · 08-31-2010, 09:39 AM

Interesting. The serial port appears to be fully accessible from the lighted case port.

Cheers,

Allan.

mdurham · 08-31-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dibblah

Interesting. The serial port appears to be fully accessible from the lighted case port.

Cheers,

Allan.

Which "serial port"? and what is "the lighted case port"?

Cheers. Mike

billgates · 11-20-2010, 01:11 AM

Can anyone tell me or direct me to a site that shows how to remove the cover on the Amazon kindle / kindle 3 device
ethan 4 you at gmail dot com
thank you
ethan

Doug Huffman · 11-20-2010, 08:00 AM

The author correlates reduced battery load with longer life incorrectly. LiPo life is 3 - 5 years regardless of how many of the 300 -500 cycles are used.

VICROAMER · 11-20-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Can anyone tell me or direct me to a site that shows how to remove the cover on the Amazon kindle / kindle 3 device

A video on this site shows disassembly if that helps.
http://hackaday.com/2010/09/03/eevbl...ts-a-kindle-3/

cm0nster · 01-02-2011, 01:53 PM

Does anyone have instructions to access the serial console? MY kindle is pretty screwed up

jphphotography · 01-03-2011, 11:54 PM

Is it just me or are those photos horrible? I actually work as an electronics technician and have to take photos all of the time of incoming RMA units and I'd catch a ton of grief from our QA dept if my photos were that poorly exposed and that blurry lol. I'm also a photographer so maybe I'm just being picky.

I'm also curious about the serial port connector mentioned, I'm not seeing anything by the lighted cover ports. That'd be great if it is there though, always nice to have direct access if it comes to that.

08-29-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
Dibblah Member Posts: 15 Karma: 26592 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Kindle 3 internals (FCC) Kindle 3 - 3G + Wifi Kindle 3 - Wifi only Interestingly, from these pictures, both appear to contain exactly the same motherboard - Including the SIM socket. The only thing that is different is the mini-PCIe (at a guess) 3G card is not present in the Wifi only version - The antenna appears to be present, however. Also, no internal unpopulated SD card slot, hardly any internal space spare. 1750mAh 3.7v Li-Ion cell. Cheers, Allan.

08-29-2010, 08:25 PM	#7
namebrandon Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 126972 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Device: Kindle WiFi	It's actually LiPo, not Li-ion but it doesn't matter (currently) since you can't just go but them anyway. Last edited by namebrandon; 08-29-2010 at 08:29 PM.

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08-29-2010, 01:25 PM	#2
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	Here are some pictures from partial Kindle 3 Disassembly. Battery, 3G and WiFi components are clearly visible along with some other components. It makes sense for Amazon to have exactly the same mobo in 3G + WiFi and WiFi only version as it makes development and support cheaper and manufacture more flexible. Amazon can balance their manufacture ratio between two models at the last moment to satisfy customer demand.

08-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
Dibblah Member Posts: 15 Karma: 26592 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Interesting picture - Thanks! Does anyone know what the port to the right of the board is, labelled J14? Cheers, Allan.

08-29-2010, 06:30 PM	#5
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	Just take a small flat screwdriver or a thin knife, insert it into the slit between front and back cover and start gently lifting the cover. Hinges will unlock one by one. Good place to start is on the side above "prev page" button and work your way around the case leaving sensitive area with all the connectors and buttons for the last.

08-31-2010, 09:39 AM	#9
Dibblah Member Posts: 15 Karma: 26592 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Interesting. The serial port appears to be fully accessible from the lighted case port. Cheers, Allan.

11-20-2010, 01:11 AM	#11
billgates Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: kindle 3	Can anyone tell me or direct me to a site that shows how to remove the cover on the Amazon kindle / kindle 3 device ethan 4 you at gmail dot com thank you ethan

11-20-2010, 08:00 AM	#12
Doug Huffman Banned Posts: 102 Karma: 7860 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington Island, across Death's Door, Wisconsin, USA Device: KINDLE 3 WiFi	The author correlates reduced battery load with longer life incorrectly. LiPo life is 3 - 5 years regardless of how many of the 300 -500 cycles are used.

01-02-2011, 01:53 PM	#14
cm0nster Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle 3 - 3G	Does anyone have instructions to access the serial console? MY kindle is pretty screwed up

01-03-2011, 11:54 PM	#15
jphphotography Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 27246 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon SK, Canada Device: Kindle 3 6" 3G + wifi, Sony PRS-300, iTouch 4G, Galaxy S Vibrant	Is it just me or are those photos horrible? I actually work as an electronics technician and have to take photos all of the time of incoming RMA units and I'd catch a ton of grief from our QA dept if my photos were that poorly exposed and that blurry lol. I'm also a photographer so maybe I'm just being picky. I'm also curious about the serial port connector mentioned, I'm not seeing anything by the lighted cover ports. That'd be great if it is there though, always nice to have direct access if it comes to that.

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