Need to repair Kindle Keyboard USB port

QuantumIguana · 03-27-2017, 08:25 AM

I have a Kindle Keyboard with a broken USB port. It's not dead yet, but when the power runs out, I won't be able to recharge it. Does anyone have any repair information on how to replace the USB port? I know I'll have to do some soldering, and I can do it, but I haven't done it in a long time. Most of the information I have seen has been about replacing the USB on the Fire tablet.

I'd also like some information on what USB port to buy. I've seen several, but I am not sure which is the right one for the Kindle Keyboard.

Thanks.

QuantumIguana · 03-27-2017, 09:47 AM

It looks like I could replace the whole motherboard pretty cheaply (the real costly item is the screen). The only problem is that my Kindle Keyboard is a 3G model, and the replacement motherboard would be for a WiFi only one. This would be an inconvenience, but it would be easier to replace the motherboard than to remove ans solder in a new USB port.

Barbara1955 · 03-27-2017, 05:40 PM

OR You could just buy a refurbished K3 at Amazon for under $30....

https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wirele...Bkeyboard&th=1

QuantumIguana · 03-27-2017, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

OR You could just buy a refurbished K3 at Amazon for under $30....

https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wirele...Bkeyboard&th=1

Sure, but I can fix it for about $5. Either have to replace the USB port or the motherboard.

03-27-2017, 08:25 AM	#1
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	Need to repair Kindle Keyboard USB port I have a Kindle Keyboard with a broken USB port. It's not dead yet, but when the power runs out, I won't be able to recharge it. Does anyone have any repair information on how to replace the USB port? I know I'll have to do some soldering, and I can do it, but I haven't done it in a long time. Most of the information I have seen has been about replacing the USB on the Fire tablet. I'd also like some information on what USB port to buy. I've seen several, but I am not sure which is the right one for the Kindle Keyboard. Thanks.

03-27-2017, 05:40 PM	#3
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	OR You could just buy a refurbished K3 at Amazon for under $30.... https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wirele...Bkeyboard&th=1 Last edited by Barbara1955; 03-27-2017 at 05:43 PM.

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03-27-2017, 09:47 AM	#2
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	It looks like I could replace the whole motherboard pretty cheaply (the real costly item is the screen). The only problem is that my Kindle Keyboard is a 3G model, and the replacement motherboard would be for a WiFi only one. This would be an inconvenience, but it would be easier to replace the motherboard than to remove ans solder in a new USB port.