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Kindle Fire Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to help you replace the battery in the Amazon Kindle Fire.

What you need

  1. Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Wedge a plastic opening tool into the lower right corner of the Kindle Fire.

    • Pry the case apart and run the plastic opening tool along the perimeter of the Kindle Fire to release the clips securing the case halves to each other.

    • If you are having extreme difficulty inserting the plastic opening tool, carefully use a metal spudger to undo the first clip, then switch back to the opening tool to avoid scratching your case.

    • It is helpful to pry the bottom of the Kindle Fire away (and out from the side) from the top part. Exerting too much force attempting to split the two without pulling away can cause the tabs on the inside to crack.

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  2. Kindle Fire Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have freed all the plastic clips, pull the back case off the Kindle Fire.

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  4. Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kindle Fire Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Fit the tip of the plastic opening tool between the right battery cell and the Kindle Fire's frame.

    • Lever the battery up and work the plastic opening tool down along its edge to release the glue securing it to the frame.

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  5. Kindle Fire Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat the process from the previous step to free the left battery cell.

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  6. Kindle Fire Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kindle Fire Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the back of the battery up to relieve any tension in the battery connector and simultaneously use a spudger to push the battery connector out of its socket.

    • Pull the battery out of the Kindle Fire.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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12 Comments

I'm usually intimidated by electronics when it comes time to pull off the back or something, so this guide was invaluable in my efforts to replace the battery. I found a great price ($28) on a replacement Kindle battery here: http://www.primelec.com/atl-tablet-eread...

Thanks again

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Kermit45 - Reply

Used this guide to replace my battery. Sadly, it didn't fix the problem. The problem is with my charger connection. It is loose. I had hoped changing the battery and looking at the problem from the inside would resolve it. The charging connection is in it's own little housing. I considered opening the housing but I had no replacement parts to fix whatever may be wrong. I greatly appreciate the quality of this repair guide. There were no problems with tear down or putting back together. Thanks again!

Jan Bentley - Reply

Some kindles have a battery connection that "floats". The problem can be alleviated by soldering the charging port. There is an excellent video on YouTube that shows step by step, the process for soldering the charging port. Hope this helps!!!

Gilbert Lane -

Kindle Fire will not charge and when I wiggle the cord to charge the Kindle the light comes on but doesn't stay on. Tried a different cord still does not work. Where can I get another battery for the Kindle Fire. Please let me know or any Barnes and Noble bookstore or Staples, or Office Depot store where I can find a battery. Thanks Melony

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