Kindle Paperwhite charger troubleshooting

Amazon Paperwhite is widely known as one of the most long-lasting readers. Its reputation is so good that this device solely holds its bestseller status as a bestseller worldwide. So, it may be quite unsettling when you find out that your Kindle Paperwhite is not charging. In most cases,

What to do when your Kindle Paperwhite doesn't charge

First, you should figure out a source of a Kindle Paperwhite charging problem. It can be a mild software glitch. In this case, you can fix your reader within 10-20 minutes. If no software measures have helped you, you face Kindle hardware failure.

Discover the malfunction’s source: charger issues, a broken port, or a dead battery. This issue is fixable even at home. Use Howly to troubleshoot recommendations to repair your favorite reader within an hour.

Software problems that interfere with charging

If you see a Critical battery warning, it’s just a software notification that the device lacks the energy to run any app. Plug a reader into a power system; don’t touch it for at least 30-40 minutes. Let it charge to a minimum acceptable level.

It also relates to the situation when you see a discharged battery sign. It means that your Kindle battery is too low. It is not a battery malfunction. Long press the Power button and immediately start to charge it. Leave the device for 4-6 hours.

You should understand the rules of proper Kindle Paperwhite charging: don’t let the battery lose all its power. Connect it to a power source once you see a 10-15% battery percentage.

If your reader rapidly loses battery, let it charge overnight. Don’t touch any button until Kindle gets charged up to 100%. After this, you can use the Kindle until it shows 15-17% power. Repeat the procedure at least 2-3 times. You’ll see how it helps stabilize a discharging process which solves Kindle Paperwhite charging problems.

Hardware problems with Amazon Paperwhite

Check the cable’s integrity. If it’s damaged, it can be a reason why the Kindle Paperwhite battery is not charging. Buy a new spare wire, connect it to the computer, and check if it helps. Test the adapter. If you are using a non-genuine adapter, it may not have enough power to charge the reader.

If you still can’t charge your Paperwhite reader, you face a Kindle’s hardware problems. Take a closer look at the charging port. It can be clogged; you can clean it with a toothpick.

The charging port may get loose if you charge the Kindle Paperwhite in challenging circumstances (such as airports, cars, and café). You can also test it with a toothpick: gently press on a port’s edges to see if they are moving.

Another source of why your Kindle refuses to charge is a dead battery. If no troubleshooting measures have helped you, it’s mostly the broken battery case. The only way to fix it is to change it to a brand-new one.