Reconditioning kindles for people in need

BeccaPrice · 12-30-2016, 10:02 AM

at one time there was a forum here that told people where they could send kindles to be reconditioned and sent to people in need. I have a paperwhite that needs a new battery - I'd love to be able to donate it. I also have a Samsung android tablet that I could also donate.

would whoever is doing this (if indeed they're still doing this) PM me? Thanks!

Cinisajoy · 12-30-2016, 11:34 AM

No clue but hi becca.

Tarana · 12-30-2016, 07:18 PM

Google "donating Kindles" followed by your county, major city or state. Many school districts have a donation program for schools - kindles given to kids whose families can't afford them. There is also this one: https://www.developafrica.org/donate...schools-africa

I've been donating my older units or units others give me to senior citizens because they can make the text large enough to read. Contact senior housing, Assisted Living and such places - usually the activities coordinator would know if they can use them for a resident. Most residents download from the local library system, so they do often have to be usable for that.

cromag · 12-30-2016, 07:59 PM

If you're interested, Goodwill, the Salvation Army and others will accept used ereaders. If the item isn't working they can still sell it "as is" for parts or to be repaired by the buyer.

Like <HERE>

Tarana · 01-22-2017, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cromag

If you're interested, Goodwill, the Salvation Army and others will accept used ereaders. If the item isn't working they can still sell it "as is" for parts or to be repaired by the buyer.

Like <HERE>

Yes, they accept used readers to resell. They don't recondition, replace batteries or anything. They do not give the readers to anybody in need. You can't even be sure it works. That's why I didn't list them.

12-30-2016, 10:02 AM	#1
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	Reconditioning kindles for people in need at one time there was a forum here that told people where they could send kindles to be reconditioned and sent to people in need. I have a paperwhite that needs a new battery - I'd love to be able to donate it. I also have a Samsung android tablet that I could also donate. would whoever is doing this (if indeed they're still doing this) PM me? Thanks!

12-30-2016, 07:18 PM	#3
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,982 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Google "donating Kindles" followed by your county, major city or state. Many school districts have a donation program for schools - kindles given to kids whose families can't afford them. There is also this one: https://www.developafrica.org/donate...schools-africa I've been donating my older units or units others give me to senior citizens because they can make the text large enough to read. Contact senior housing, Assisted Living and such places - usually the activities coordinator would know if they can use them for a resident. Most residents download from the local library system, so they do often have to be usable for that. Last edited by Tarana; 12-30-2016 at 07:24 PM.

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12-30-2016, 11:34 AM	#2
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	No clue but hi becca.

12-30-2016, 07:59 PM	#4
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,309 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	If you're interested, Goodwill, the Salvation Army and others will accept used ereaders. If the item isn't working they can still sell it "as is" for parts or to be repaired by the buyer. Like <HERE>

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