Ended 5th Generation Paperwhite Pair - Read descriptions

IFixKindles · 10-01-2017, 12:49 PM

5th Generation PW1, WiFi and 3G. Screen in good condition, some scratches on front bezel and marks on back.

Update Oct 15, 2017. I had Amazon register the device on their end. I was able to then go to my Manage Your Content and Devices page, select a book, download it to my computer, save it and then transfer the book into the Documents folder of the Kindle. The book opened properly.

So I'm thinking that possibly someone wanting to root the device could also do the "fake registration" and gain access to the normal items which registration makes possible except direct connection to Amazon with the device.

Gives registration error when attempting to register, but it is NOT blocked at Amazon. They can register it on their end, but the kindle won't complete the registration process. I have repeatedly tried both reboots, factory reset, downgrading to OS 5.3.9 and attempted registration at that level, downloaded a fresh 5.6.1.1 OS and updated to that all to no avail.

Note when I attempted to register it would proceed far enough for Amazon to send the email with a special code for registration, but then would fail when that code was used, giving an "Internal Error" message.

2nd Unit
Demo model PW 1 WiFi and 3G. Works fine as a demo but has stubbornly refused to accept the update needed to get it out of demo mode. Looks like it will take more hacking skills than I'm willing to invest.
Screen is in very good to excellent condition. Bezel has some light scratches, back has scuffs and adhesive marks.
I've redone lots of demo units. With the exception of the other unit in this bundle, once you get them out of demo mode they will register properly with Amazon.

I'll ship it via USPS Priority Mail in small flat rate shipping box.

Asking $55 for the pair which includes free Priority Mail shipping in the US.

JSWolf · 10-08-2017, 04:33 PM

Have you asked Amazon to replace it?

IFixKindles · 10-08-2017, 07:08 PM

Too old and out of warranty.

IFixKindles · 10-15-2017, 02:24 PM

Updated description

SKK · 10-15-2017, 03:35 PM

Will you sell it for $30?

IFixKindles · 11-18-2017, 11:57 AM

I've added a second demo unit to this listing if you are interested in the pair.

SKK · 03-25-2018, 02:39 PM

Are these still available?

IFixKindles · 03-25-2018, 06:37 PM

Yes I still have them. Actually have 3, all have working screens but for one reason or another can't get the rest working. 2 are 3G, 1 WiFi only.
All three 5th generation PW1.

10-01-2017, 12:49 PM	#1
IFixKindles Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 491288 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: PW1 - repair many Kindle models	5th Generation Paperwhite Pair - Read descriptions 5th Generation PW1, WiFi and 3G. Screen in good condition, some scratches on front bezel and marks on back. Update Oct 15, 2017. I had Amazon register the device on their end. I was able to then go to my Manage Your Content and Devices page, select a book, download it to my computer, save it and then transfer the book into the Documents folder of the Kindle. The book opened properly. So I'm thinking that possibly someone wanting to root the device could also do the "fake registration" and gain access to the normal items which registration makes possible except direct connection to Amazon with the device. Gives registration error when attempting to register, but it is NOT blocked at Amazon. They can register it on their end, but the kindle won't complete the registration process. I have repeatedly tried both reboots, factory reset, downgrading to OS 5.3.9 and attempted registration at that level, downloaded a fresh 5.6.1.1 OS and updated to that all to no avail. Note when I attempted to register it would proceed far enough for Amazon to send the email with a special code for registration, but then would fail when that code was used, giving an "Internal Error" message. 2nd Unit Demo model PW 1 WiFi and 3G. Works fine as a demo but has stubbornly refused to accept the update needed to get it out of demo mode. Looks like it will take more hacking skills than I'm willing to invest. Screen is in very good to excellent condition. Bezel has some light scratches, back has scuffs and adhesive marks. I've redone lots of demo units. With the exception of the other unit in this bundle, once you get them out of demo mode they will register properly with Amazon. I'll ship it via USPS Priority Mail in small flat rate shipping box. Asking $55 for the pair which includes free Priority Mail shipping in the US. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by IFixKindles; 03-26-2018 at 06:43 PM. Reason: Made into Bundle

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10-08-2017, 04:33 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,877 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Have you asked Amazon to replace it?

10-08-2017, 07:08 PM	#3
IFixKindles Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 491288 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: PW1 - repair many Kindle models	Too old and out of warranty.

10-15-2017, 02:24 PM	#4
IFixKindles Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 491288 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: PW1 - repair many Kindle models	Updated description

10-15-2017, 03:35 PM	#5
SKK Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 55570 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Device: N/A	Will you sell it for $30?

11-18-2017, 11:57 AM	#6
IFixKindles Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 491288 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: PW1 - repair many Kindle models	I've added a second demo unit to this listing if you are interested in the pair.

03-25-2018, 02:39 PM	#7
SKK Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 55570 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Device: N/A	Are these still available?

03-25-2018, 06:37 PM	#8
IFixKindles Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 491288 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: PW1 - repair many Kindle models	Yes I still have them. Actually have 3, all have working screens but for one reason or another can't get the rest working. 2 are 3G, 1 WiFi only. All three 5th generation PW1.