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Patricia, Using the power switch, you can forcibly reset your Kindle device. This reset will shut down the Kindle without accessing the shutdown command from within the Kindle's operating system, a particularly useful tool when dealing with a frozen Kindle. To initiate a hard shutdown, Kindle disconnect from its charger, slide and hold the power switch for about 20 seconds. This will force the Kindle to shut down, now it can be restarted normally.
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With the kindle off, hold the power button in for about fifteen seconds and it will reboot itself. It sounds like it is locked up. Rebooting usually helps to unlock it.
I don't think its your charger. The charger port can get loose after time. This is a known issue with Kindle fire 1st generations. Kindle fire 2nd generations have issues with the battery itself. But the issue with the Kindle fire 1st generation is not the ac adapter. The micro usb port attached to the kindle breaks or becomes loose. Bad soldering is the issue.
This is usually a sign of either a failing charger or Kindle, let's try to hard reset the Kindle. Step 1: Press and hold the power button for 60 seconds Step 2: Plug the Kindle into the changer, press and hold the power for 30 seconds Step 3: Let charge for 12 hours Step 4: Turn on and use the Kindle, if it shuts down before 6 to 8 hours of use, contact Amazon for a replacement.
Step 1: Press and hold the power button for 60 seconds Step 2: Plug the Kindle into the changer, press and hold the power for 30 seconds Step 3: Let charge for 12 hours Step 4: Turn on and use the Kindle
If it shuts down before 6 to 8 hours of use, contact Amazon for a replacement.
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