Clive Arthur wrote:
On 05/11/2018 09:43, Tim+ wrote:
My wifes 3G Kindle Paperwhite has suddenly stopped charging. Tried
different leads and chargers but the orange LED never comes on to indicate
charging. We know that they work on my Kindle.

Pressing and holding the power button will briefly elicit a green flash
from the LED and the screen blanks then cycles back to the €œlow battery€�
image.

Ive had a look inside but nothing appear loose and even if the power
socket was loose it would be beyond my skills to fix. The socket is clean
internally (no fluff or grit etc.).

Anyone else had this problem? Would it be worth taking it somewhere for a
USB socket replacement working on it being the likeliest culprit?

Tim


I had a similar thing with an Android tablet which had been left flat
for a long time. It wouldn't take a charge at all, so I opened it up
and connected the battery to a current limited supply at 100mA until it
measured over 3V. I did this where I was able to keep an eye on it.
Then it would charge normally and has been working ever since.

Cheers

Its not been left. It was in regular use.

Tim

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