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Kindle Touch Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace an old or faulty Amazon Kindle Touch battery. The battery may be due for replacement if your Kindle runs out of power quickly, won’t work unless plugged in, or won’t charge.

Make sure the device is powered off and disconnected from all external power sources before beginning this process. Please dispose of electronic waste responsibly.

What you need

  1. Kindle Touch Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Kindle Touch Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Kindle Touch Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to undo the six plastic clips around the bottom of the back panel of the Kindle.

    • Don't pry the clips on the top half of the back panel.

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

    • Slide the back panel downward, toward the charging port. This will release the clips on the top half.

    • Once the top clips release, gently lift the back panel away.

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

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five screws.

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

    • Using the flat end of your spudger, gently pry the battery up and remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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Where can I buy a new battery?

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