Kindle 2 and intermittant charging

Grumpyreader · 01-06-2011, 08:47 AM

My beloved Kindle 2 seems to be developing a charging fault. When I plug the mini-USB into the Kindle, sometimes the light comes on and sometimes it doesn't. Usually a bit of wiggling makes the connection but I'm concerned that the problem is just going to get worse until the Kindle eventually doesn't charge and dies a death.

Having been very keen and pre-ordered the Kindle in October 2009 it's now out of warranty. Boo.

I've contacted Amazon who, very kindly, offered me a new charger but I suspect the problem lies in the mini-USB port on the Kindle rather than the charger.

So, a couple question for you Kindle 2 owners (if I may):-

1. Has anyone else found their Kindle 2 develops an intermittant charging problem? If so...

2. Was it the mini-USB port on the Kindle or the charger that was the problem. And

3. If it was the mini-USB port, is there anyway of fixing it? I don't want to have to buy a new Kindle 3 unless I have to.

Thanks muchly.

kindlekitten · 01-06-2011, 10:44 AM

I've noticed this periodically and am 90% certain that it is the cord. the main reason I think that may be the case is that I will have the kindle absolutely flat and notice that even the slightest pressure on the cord can interrupt the charge. I've been a telephone technician for quite awhile so I am very familiar with how erratic the finish ends of some of these cords can be. take them up on the offer of a new cord

Grumpyreader · 01-06-2011, 02:49 PM

I do coil the cable up so it is possible that I've "kinked" it and that's what's causing the problem. Thanks kindlekitten.

I assumed that since a good wiggle fixed the problem (when doesn't it

) that it must be a loose connection in the mini-USB.

Nothing to be lost with a new cable I suppose. Amazon, wait up, I've changed my mind!

kindlekitten · 01-06-2011, 02:56 PM

*snicker snort*

01-06-2011, 08:47 AM	#1
Grumpyreader Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 6000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Sony PRS505, Kindle 2 Int.	Kindle 2 and intermittant charging My beloved Kindle 2 seems to be developing a charging fault. When I plug the mini-USB into the Kindle, sometimes the light comes on and sometimes it doesn't. Usually a bit of wiggling makes the connection but I'm concerned that the problem is just going to get worse until the Kindle eventually doesn't charge and dies a death. Having been very keen and pre-ordered the Kindle in October 2009 it's now out of warranty. Boo. I've contacted Amazon who, very kindly, offered me a new charger but I suspect the problem lies in the mini-USB port on the Kindle rather than the charger. So, a couple question for you Kindle 2 owners (if I may):- 1. Has anyone else found their Kindle 2 develops an intermittant charging problem? If so... 2. Was it the mini-USB port on the Kindle or the charger that was the problem. And 3. If it was the mini-USB port, is there anyway of fixing it? I don't want to have to buy a new Kindle 3 unless I have to. Thanks muchly.

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01-06-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I've noticed this periodically and am 90% certain that it is the cord. the main reason I think that may be the case is that I will have the kindle absolutely flat and notice that even the slightest pressure on the cord can interrupt the charge. I've been a telephone technician for quite awhile so I am very familiar with how erratic the finish ends of some of these cords can be. take them up on the offer of a new cord

01-06-2011, 02:49 PM	#3
Grumpyreader Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 6000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Sony PRS505, Kindle 2 Int.	I do coil the cable up so it is possible that I've "kinked" it and that's what's causing the problem. Thanks kindlekitten. I assumed that since a good wiggle fixed the problem (when doesn't it ) that it must be a loose connection in the mini-USB. Nothing to be lost with a new cable I suppose. Amazon, wait up, I've changed my mind!

01-06-2011, 02:56 PM	#4
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	snicker snort

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