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Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation
Type
technique
Title
Disabling the Cover Sensor on Kindle Paperwhite 3 (7th Generation)
Introduction
If your Kindle does not respond when pressing the power button, but wakes and goes back to sleep sporadically, this is due to a malfunctioning cover sensor, which is a hall effect sensor located on the same flex cable where the LEDs for the frontlight are located.
Fixing this the normal way would require a replacement of the entire display assembly, but what if you didn’t want to spend a lot to fix it, or what if you wanted a temporary fix to tide you over until you are able replace the display or upgrade to a new Kindle?
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Author
Kevin Bhasi
Public
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