crwdns2933423:0crwdne2933423:0

Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement

crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0

  1. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Ensure that the device is turned off before beginning.

    • Gently pry the bezel off the screen using a plastic opening tool. Start at the corners and slide around the edges until you return to your starting point.

    • Be careful if using the metal spudger, as it can scratch the surface of the Kindle.

    Be very careful along the lower left side, where the cable to the touchscreen can be easily cut with a plastic spudger.

    John Kenny - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Be careful at the top of the 3G version. The wifi and cell antennas are located along here.

    James Sullivan - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I can’t get my spudger in to start lifting. Any advice?

    Davey - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    it takes a bit of force to first insert the spudger into the crack

    jookieapc -

    Be careful inserting the spudger too quickly. The glue holding the screen pulled loose in two spots along the side before the bezel did and there are lines along the border of my screen now.

    Nick - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I made my own version of Nick’s error: I inserted a pick too far under the bezel, and very slightly separated the screen, leaving a small shadow in a corner. Easy does it!

    Other than that, battery replacement was super-easy and successful.

    Brad Compton - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I couldn't get a purchase from the outside, so started from the inside of the bezel. It was secured with double sided tape. Might have been better to apply some heat before prying.

    David Glover - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

  2. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Using caution: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Using caution: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Using caution: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use extreme caution when prying up the bezel. Be careful not to allow your pry tool to fall underneath the display. Look under the cover as you work, separating the display from the adhesive of the bezel.

    • You want to make sure your separator goes through both sides of the bezel over top of the display.

    • The second photo is the layer you want your tool to pass through safely.

    • The third photo is an example of what can go wrong. If this happens your digitizer layer will misread touches and the display is permanently damaged.

  3. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unscrew the eleven 3.2 mm Phillips #000 screws surrounding the frame.

    I have a 3rd Gen Paperwhite and there are only 10 screws. 5 along each side

    jookieapc - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Mine had 11, as per the instructions, one of which was hidden under tape. I cut an opening in it.

    David Glover - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

  4. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently lift the mid-frame out of the case with your hands.

    • Lift the side opposite of the power button out first.

    I had trouble removing it. It was stuck and I managed only to free it with force. Now I have to fix the button..

    LGenie - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

  5. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unscrew the three 3.0 mm Phillips #000 screws that are securing the battery.

  6. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently lift the battery from the frame.

    We had a Kindle that unfortunately took a dunk in (clean) water. It was then inoperative. I followed this guide, and took the battery out, let everything dry for a few days, then replaced the battery. Now it works fine! Thanks!

    Frank Demarest - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

  7. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the black latch with a plastic opening tool, and then gently pull back the orange ribbon cable.

  8. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the tiny off-white latch with angled precision tweezers toward the direction of the battery.

    • Gently peel back the orange ribbon cable.

  9. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back the orange ribbon cable near the battery.

    • Flip the tiny black latch with angled precision tweezers toward the closest edge of the device.

  10. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back the white connector with your fingers.

  11. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unscrew the six 3.0 mm Phillips #000 screws surrounding the motherboard.

    • Unscrew the one 2.5 mm Phillips #000 screw.

    • There is a little metal plate underneath the 2.5 mm screw and washers under four of the 3.0 mm screws.

  12. Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the motherboard upwards from the frame.

crwdns2915888:0crwdne2915888:0

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

crwdns2935229:010crwdne2935229:0

Micah Smart

crwdns2935283:002/10/16crwdne2935283:0

3.116 crwdns2915208:0crwdne2915208:0

crwdns2935297:03crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2915084:0crwdne2915084:0

USF Tampa, Team 14-3, Lacy Spring 2016 crwdns2935289:0USF Tampa, Team 14-3, Lacy Spring 2016crwdne2935289:0

USFT-LACY-S16S14G3

crwdns2931471:04crwdne2931471:0

crwdns2935297:09crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2944067:05crwdne2944067:0

how do I fix my loose charging port?

angusc - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

how do i fix my loose charging port connection

angusc - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Where can I buy a kindle paper white, new mother board?

Lorraine - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Tip, heat the front bezel to soften the glue.

KAASKOP3000 - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

I totally know how to fix my kindle but I don’t know where to get the part. I broke the tip to the ribbon cable for the only %#*@ button on the device. do they sell those here?

Corry Newton - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

crwdns2917038:0crwdne2917038:0

crwdns2936625:0crwdne2936625:0:

crwdns2936751:024crwdne2936751:0 5

crwdns2936753:07crwdne2936753:0 27

crwdns2936753:030crwdne2936753:0 93

crwdns2942667:0crwdne2942667:0 11,100