Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation Troubleshooting

Kindle is simply unresponsive to contact. Screen remains blank.

Plug the USB cable into the Kindle and make sure the other end is plugged into a power source. When the device is fully charged, the amber light at the bottom of the Kindle will turn green. Try to turn the device on again by pressing and holding the power button.

Battery is not responding to any charging method.

Make sure that when attempting to charge the battery, the Kindle is turned on and sleep mode is turned off.

Check both ends of the cable to see if they are damaged. If they are, they must be replaced.

Make sure that the USB cable is fully inserted into the USB port of the Kindle Paperwhite and the USB port of your computer.

Is the amber light on the bottom of the Kindle turned on? It will turn green when fully charged.

Make sure that the charge light is on. If it is not then you may have to replace the USB cable.

A nasty scratch or permanent stain has made your Kindle unreadable.

Check that the device still functions. The display is made of several layers, and the tough plastic layer on top will often shield the internals from damage. Still, a large scratch in the protective cover can make the rest of the screen unreadable, and the only solution is to replace the entire screen.

Kindle does not change pages, is unresponsive to touch, or does not load.

The touchscreen is sensitive, but dirty fingers or inadequate contact can prevent it from picking up your input. Use the pads of your fingers, multiple fingers, or a larger area on the palm of your hand when using your Kindle to ensure good contact with the screen. Keep your hands clean when using the touchscreen so that dirt and grime do not interfere with the touchscreen's operation.

Your Kindle has probably suffered some sort of internal software error. Fortunately, you can fix these kinds of errors by restarting the operating system. Restart the device by holding down the power button down for 20 seconds.

Your Kindle's display might have gone bad. If you can still connect your Kindle to a computer and transfer data via USB, the display is at fault, and needs replacement.

If nothing else works, your motherboard has probably died, and will need replacement.

Kindle is turned on and functioning, but the brightness cannot be adjusted.

Press screen light icon then hold the + button. The screen should brighten.

Your Kindle might have suffered some kind of internal error. Restart the device by holding the power button down for 20 seconds. If Kindle will not restart, charge your device (40% or greater) and try again.

Screen light is completely off or the lighting is uneven.

You may need to reload your Kindle.

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The Kindle's LED light display is not perfectly even. Lighting variations are seen in the margin; this is normal.