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How do I change my battery on an Amazon Kindle?

Amazon launched the Kindle as far back as 2007 and have sold over 20 million units worldwide. The groundbreaking Kindle has become the first name you think of when looking for an e-book reader. People love the ease of use and the number of books at their fingertips, all wrapped up in a brilliant crystal sharp paperwhite screen.

Although the Kindle has been cleverly designed and is at the cutting edge of technology, it still has an Achilles heel. The battery can lose its charge which, makes the Kindle unuseable and redundant. Luckily this problem is easily solved by replacing the power cell. Buying an original Kindle battery from Amazon can be expensive and might not be cost-effective particularly, for older models in the range. Like thousands of other people, you are looking for a cheaper, cost-effective alternative to an original Amazon battery. Here at UKBATTERY LTD, you can pick up a replacement compatible battery for your Kindle at a fraction of the price you would pay for an original.

As explained earlier, one of the most common problems that Amazon Kindle owners have is the battery losing charge. You may have noticed that you have to charge your device more often or you have to take your charger with you every where you go, banish those days with a brand new battery. We can supply batteries for the following models:

How Difficult is it to change the battery on an Amazon Kindle?

Having brought you battery, the burning question is how on earth, do open the impregnable shell? Keep on reading to find out the answer to that and much more. We will have links to videos and tools needed to complete the task. Find everything you need to tackle the disassembly and the easiest way to replace your battery in a Kindle.

Do I need any special tools kits to open my kindle?

You will need special tools to get into your Kindle, we can supply a tool kit with every required to disassemble your kindle as well as other mobile devices.

How to take the back off an Amazon Kindle?

The original ground breaking Amazon Kindel was first relaesed in November 19, 2007, the device has a white outer case. The battery is easily removed and replaced via a compartment at the back of the device.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"	Replacing the battery on the original Kindle is pretty straightforward. Turn the Kindle over so you can get access to the back of the machine.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"	Slide the grey back cover to the right as indicated by the arrow on the image.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"	You should be able to release the battery without any special tools.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"	f you are struggling, please use a pry tool.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png"	Disconnect the wires as shown.
The second-generation Kindle built on the success of the original and came out a couple of years later in 2009 with new features including a text to speech function.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"	Although the battery isn't as readily accessible as the original Kindle, replacing the battery can be done relatively easily.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"	First flip the device over.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"	Put upward pressure as shown in the diagram. This should make it easier to insert your pry tool into the gap between the dark and light plastic outer case.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"	Carefully work the pry tool along the gap.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"	With the same tool release the clips holding the rest of the back.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"	Once you have the back off you can now access the battery.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png"	Undo the 2 screws holding the battery. You will now be able to take the cell out.
Amazon's next kindle includes 802.11bg Wi-F connectivity.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"	The easiest way to open the Kindle is to us a pry tool.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"	Work the tool along the edge of the Kindle, the diagrams has the point marked out where the back should be loosened.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"	The battery is held in palce by 2 screws, which are easily removed.
The 4th generation Kindle was lighter and smaller than previous incarnations and had a 6-inch display. Amazon decided to go with nine hard keys and a cursor pad and ditched the original keypad.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"	Start by using a pry tool along the edge of the outer case.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"	Work it around the cover to loosen it.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"	You should now be able to take the back off.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"	A metal shield protects the battery. Remove the guard with a T5 screwdriver.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png"	Loosen the connector with the plastic pry tool.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"	Take care when taking the battery out. Then use the tool to lift the battery.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"	Take the old battery.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png"	Insert the new battery into the Kindle and remember to reconnect to the circuit board.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 9.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 9.png"	Replace the back as shown in the diagram.
The 1st gen paperwhite device is a massive departure for Amazon and heralds the beginning of the paperwhite era. The paperwhite screen has a resolution of 758x1024, illuminated with 4 LEDs. the screen produces crisp quality text and is excellent in all light conditions
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"	Use your pry tool to loosen the edges shown in the diagram. Take your time over this and ensure you don't snap any of the plastic tabs.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"	Run the tool around the edge to release the front bezel.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"	Remove the screws holding the screen.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"	Make sure to undo the screw at the top. Black tape covers the screw.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"	Lift the screen gently to reveal the battery.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"	Remove the screws holding the battery.
<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png"	Once released the power cell is easily replaced.

The original ground breaking Amazon Kindel was first relaesed in November 19, 2007, the device has a white outer case. The battery is easily removed and replaced via a compartment at the back of the device.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"

Replacing the battery on the original Kindle is pretty straightforward. Turn the Kindle over so you can get access to the back of the machine.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"

Slide the grey back cover to the right as indicated by the arrow on the image.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"

You should be able to release the battery without any special tools.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"

f you are struggling, please use a pry tool.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png" alt="amazon kindle 1st gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png"

Disconnect the wires as shown.

The second-generation Kindle built on the success of the original and came out a couple of years later in 2009 with new features including a text to speech function.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"

Although the battery isn't as readily accessible as the original Kindle, replacing the battery can be done relatively easily.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"

First flip the device over.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"

Put upward pressure as shown in the diagram. This should make it easier to insert your pry tool into the gap between the dark and light plastic outer case.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"

Carefully work the pry tool along the gap.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"

With the same tool release the clips holding the rest of the back.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"

Once you have the back off you can now access the battery.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png" alt="amazon kindle 2nd gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png"

Undo the 2 screws holding the battery. You will now be able to take the cell out.

Amazon's next kindle includes 802.11bg Wi-F connectivity.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"

The easiest way to open the Kindle is to us a pry tool.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"

Work the tool along the edge of the Kindle, the diagrams has the point marked out where the back should be loosened.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 3rd gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"

The battery is held in palce by 2 screws, which are easily removed.

The 4th generation Kindle was lighter and smaller than previous incarnations and had a 6-inch display. Amazon decided to go with nine hard keys and a cursor pad and ditched the original keypad.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"

Start by using a pry tool along the edge of the outer case.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"

Work it around the cover to loosen it.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"

You should now be able to take the back off.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"

A metal shield protects the battery. Remove the guard with a T5 screwdriver.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 5.png"

Loosen the connector with the plastic pry tool.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"

Take care when taking the battery out. Then use the tool to lift the battery.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"

Take the old battery.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 8.png"

Insert the new battery into the Kindle and remember to reconnect to the circuit board.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 9.png" alt="amazon kindle 4th gen disassembly and battery replacement 9.png"

Replace the back as shown in the diagram.

The 1st gen paperwhite device is a massive departure for Amazon and heralds the beginning of the paperwhite era. The paperwhite screen has a resolution of 758x1024, illuminated with 4 LEDs. the screen produces crisp quality text and is excellent in all light conditions

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 1.png"

Use your pry tool to loosen the edges shown in the diagram. Take your time over this and ensure you don't snap any of the plastic tabs.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 2.png"

Run the tool around the edge to release the front bezel.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 3.png"

Remove the screws holding the screen.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 4.png"

Make sure to undo the screw at the top. Black tape covers the screw.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 6.png"

Lift the screen gently to reveal the battery.

<img src="to fix/amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png" alt="amazon kindle 5th gen disassembly and battery replacement 7.png"

Remove the screws holding the battery.