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. |