Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (3rd Gen APOLLO Wi-Fi) Charging Assembly

Mein Problem

My wife has a Kindle HDX 8.9 that wasn't charging. After a little research online, I decided try and repair it.

Meine Reparatur

The repair went great. Taking apart the Kindle was the most difficult part. After opening up device I discovered the "charging assembly" was damaged on pin connector. With a very small screwdriver and tweezers I removed old assembly and broken piece of pin connector. It took some time to find part until I found ifixit.com The replacement part was identical to original and easily fit back into device. Put everything back together, charged device, and Kindle is working fine now.

Mein Rat

I have very little experience working on electronics. With a little online guidance (and some very little tools!) I think most people could do a repair like this. My wife ordered a brand new Kindle to replace this "broken" one, for over $ 300. Now I have a Kindle of my own to use, for the repair price of about $15. THANK YOU ifixit.com!!!!

Mein Problem

would not charge, very erratic.

Meine Reparatur

Great, remove trim, removed from case, several small, small screw later removed and replaced, USB input cable assembly. Worked like a charm,

Replaced case. PS i turned 83 this past Sept. You can do it, just don't stop.

Fred.

Mein Rat

Like I said,....Just don't stop. If you love something, keep doing it.