Hi angelahar313,
You can try to reset the unit and recharge it again.
This operation will not affect your ebooks:
1. Leave the unit connected to the adapter
2. Hit the reset at the bottom for 3 seconds
3. Slide the power switch (the screen will blink and boot up)
If after that the proble still persist, you can try a hard reset. NOTE: This will set the reader to factory settings and will delete all you content.
1. With the unit connected to the AC Adapter, hit the reset button at the bottom for 3 seconds
2. Slide the power switch
3. While the reader shows "Opening Book" press and hold the "0" button and the directional down arrow at the same time, until " Reset All" appears on the screen
4. Press number 5 to confirm and turn the unit back on
5. Try recharge unit and disconnect it and see if that works
If these steps do not work, then contact Sony to get the unit repaired.
GoodLuck!
eBookBoy
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