02-03-2011, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Did I get my kindle stuck in USB Drive Mode?
So I had a problem with my previous kindle and had to return it to Amazon and I got my replacement recently. Monday morning I plugged it in via the USB chord to fully charge it. I saw an indicator light by the power switch and even heard the odd windows "external storage media connected" sound.
I left it plugged in all Monday and into Tuesday (there was no time to read Monday night so I just sort of forgot about it). Some time Tuesday day I lost power - this may or may not be relevant. Now, the Kindle is stuck displaying the "USB Drive Mode" screen. Powering it up does nothing - no lights flash or anything. Attempting to power it down or do a hard reset does nothing. Plugging it in via USB or to a power outlet does nothing. My computer doesn't show the kindle as being attached, so there is nothing to eject. Does anybody have any suggestions or ideas as to what happened? I am thinking I'm going to have to call Amazon again and try to get another replacement. But I thought I would ask here first. |
02-03-2011, 09:57 AM | #2 |
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Uplug the Kindle
Push the Power Button All The Way Over and Hold It Slowly Count to at Least 15 Let Go of the Button DON'T TOUCH IT Wait a Couple of Minutes and See if It Resets Sometimes it will take awhile before it starts the reboot process so don't touch the Kindle for at least a minute If that doesn't work call Kindle Customer Support and see if they can help you get it rebooted |
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02-03-2011, 10:09 AM | #3 |
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I have also read that you should hold the switch for 30-40 seconds to force a full reboot?
Now a power failure could also mean there was a surge? But your computer is working correctly? Also, try another usb port. Good luck |
02-03-2011, 03:52 PM | #4 |
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I Tried all available USB ports, and verified all the ports are working (with other USB devices).
I actually tried numerous hard resets and just did another. So far, no good. |
02-03-2011, 04:31 PM | #5 | |
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If it still doesn't work, I would say a call to Amazon CS is in order. |
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02-03-2011, 08:01 PM | #6 |
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Try a full charge of twelve hours. That cures plenty of problems.
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02-04-2011, 12:11 PM | #7 |
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I just had that happen to me today as a matter of fact. I was using Calibre and when I ejected the Kindle it stayed in the USB mode and wouldn't do anything. I held the power button all the way for about 20-30 seconds and nothing. I plugged it back into the socket plug, held the button again and after about a minute or so it rebooted and it is fine now. scared that I would have to call customer service and get a new one. Hope that the tips that other users gave you worked for you
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01-24-2017, 06:54 AM | #8 | |
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Thank you.. this trick worked for me.
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Thank you so much,this trick worked on my Kindle!! |
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02-09-2020, 04:12 PM | #9 | |
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02-13-2020, 08:13 AM | #10 |
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Glad you got it fixed. My PW's randomly do this too. I'm glad you kept messing with it until it started working - that's usually the trick with them when it comes to this odd glitch.
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