On 19/11/2023 11:05, Tim Lamb wrote:
> Any repair possible?
>
> Early model. Works OK with the charger connected but no sign of the
> battery storing charge:-(
> Apart from a long cable under the bathroom door, any fix suggestions?
Changing the battery on earlier Kindles is not difficult.
On some of the models the battery has a blob of glue/mastic holding it
to the cover, just warm with a hairdryer or use more force !
Whether it is worthwhile is another matter.

alan_m <junk@admac.myzen.co.uk> wrote
> Tim Lamb wrote

>> By some magic, it has recovered! Doubtful batteryconnection or charger
>> not fully inserted...

> I had one of the early Kindles and if the battery went flat on a
> subsequent charge it would take around 10 to 15 minutes before the
> charging light on the kindle would come on. From memory, I think the
> instructions said this was normal.

The Paperwhite still does that.

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