Hello,
Thank you in advance to anyone who can assist. I have an older model Kindle Fire HDX (3rd Generation) with the 7" screen. Model number starts with "D0FB". Recently the battery has started to fail and no longer holds a charge for any length of time. Everything else about it still works perfectly. I called Amazon and they no longer support this model or carry replacement parts for it, but of course I can upgrade to a new model at a marginal discount because Capitalism! I was hoping someone could direct me to the correct battery for my Fire. I've checked Amazon, eBay and other online retailers and there are lots of variations, some of which I suspect are not legit because the seller spells "Kindle" incorrectly. I just want to make sure I buy the right battery and it won't brick my device. Again I thank you in advance for any assistance.
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Hi! As the title indicates, I'm looking for a dock for my Kindle Fire. One problem: I'm outside the US, and none of the suitable docks on Amazon can be shipped to my European address. No, not even the one where it doesn't say so - I tried it, got an error later on in the checkout process.
All I really want is a dock to put the tablet in so it can charge without yet another wire that I need to dig out of the pile every time I use it. No need for syncing or speakers, just charging. Does anyone happen to know where I might find one that ships to the Netherlands? I'm aware that there are services to relay packages from the USA to elsewhere, but I'd rather keep the overhead low if I can.
Have you only tried amazon.com?
What about trying different vendors like newegg, or even just doing a google shopping search for Kindle fire dock?
Heh, I may have been slightly idiotic in assuming that only Amazon would be selling Kindle accessories. Newegg doesn't ship internationally either, but I'll definitely have a proper look around later. Thanks for the wake-up slap.
Hi guys!
I don't know if I should post it here but if it's in the wrong section i'd request the mods to move it to the appropriate section. I'm recently getting into the tablet market as I'll be needing it for college soon (I'd rather spend more on the laptop than the tablet), I'm considering the original kindle fire since well its cheap and has lots of custom roms to go with it (plus I don't need extra features such as the front camera and store most of my stuff on the cloud anyways).
So I was looking on ebay some of the kindles are being sold for around $110-120 being unregisterable, what does that mean? and will I be able to flash a custom rom on it and use google play? Is it worth it to buy that?
Thank you!
It means they are blacklisted by amazon according to serial number so you will have no access to the Amazon market. Which really means nothing if you're going to just flash a rom on it. Then you can use the Google Android Market instead. IMO its a little high for a blacklisted device that's what I think you should pay for a fully functional 1st gen. device heck a second gen basic kindle is 159.00 70-80$ would be much better considering its dysfunction.
So I have apparently ruined my KF. Details fall under this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34584686#post34584686 if you care to look/help.
But what I am interested in is if I can replace my KF for free with the 1 year warranty.
I know this would be cheating, but can I loosen the micro usb port and get a new or refurb model of the 1st gen KF?
My uncle purchased it through Amazon as a christmas present last year for me. I have the case still, with the original charging cable and the little manual in the sleeve at the top of the box. I don't see any actual paperwork that shows proof of purchase, serial number, or anything like that.
I don't think this falls outside the lines of allowability, but if it does, I am sorry moderators.
Has anyone done this or know if it works?
And I know that this is a bad practice, but I have next to no money, and since about June, I have been using my KF for everything, and I need it replaced, so I am trying to go about this through cheating. Please don't put posts about how this is why there are locked bootloaders and all that. I know...
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So I have apparently ruined my KF. Details fall under this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34584686#post34584686 if you care to look/help.
But what I am interested in is if I can replace my KF for free with the 1 year warranty.
I know this would be cheating, but can I loosen the micro usb port and get a new or refurb model of the 1st gen KF?
My uncle purchased it through Amazon as a christmas present last year for me. I have the case still, with the original charging cable and the little manual in the sleeve at the top of the box. I don't see any actual paperwork that shows proof of purchase, serial number, or anything like that.
I don't think this falls outside the lines of allowability, but if it does, I am sorry moderators.
Has anyone done this or know if it works?
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Amazon probably won't touch it if it's not fully stock.
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guitarman2010 said:
Amazon probably won't touch it if it's not fully stock.
Sent from my rooted SCH-R880 POS
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I've read reports everywhere of people sending it in and getting it replaced...
Hopefully someone can say whether they were able to replace theirs.
Your kindle isn't that bad relax don't do much until you get help pm sent. Panic won't help the situation.
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I have a Kindle Fire 1st Gen.
Seems to have a bad mainboard.
Ordered a new one off ebay, Listed as not being able to register to Amazon.
Is It possible to write my old boards serial number and mac address to the new board?
If so how could I do this? I am not looking to break any laws, I have my own serial number.
I just want to put it on the new part so I can continue using it as I was.
any help would be great
thanks in advance,
New part will be delivered to me on Dec. 7th
Dennis B.
The KF 2nd with 1GB of Ram is my choice
Hi, I have searched and searched but cannot find any info about any difference between the 1st and 2nd gen kindle fire digitizers.
Everywhere seems to advertise the digitizers they have as 1st gen and when people ask if they will fit the 2nd gen they say no, it will only fit 1st gen kindle fires.
From the language they use, I can't help thinking that they are referring to the HD or something when they say it won't fit 2nd gen devices.
I did find one place selling parts for the real second gen and the digitizers looks identical to the ones sold by others as 1st gen touch screens, the connectors look the same, everything.
It makes me feel the parts are the same but does anyone here know for sure?
I can't buy from the sole seller I have found specifically selling kf2 parts as he is in the states and I am in the UK else I would have already bought one.
Any help will be graciously received.
Thanks, steve.
steve_htc_wizard said:
Hi, I have searched and searched but cannot find any info about any difference between the 1st and 2nd gen kindle fire digitizers.
Everywhere seems to advertise the digitizers they have as 1st gen and when people ask if they will fit the 2nd gen they say no, it will only fit 1st gen kindle fires.
From the language they use, I can't help thinking that they are referring to the HD or something when they say it won't fit 2nd gen devices.
I did find one place selling parts for the real second gen and the digitizers looks identical to the ones sold by others as 1st gen touch screens, the connectors look the same, everything.
It makes me feel the parts are the same but does anyone here know for sure?
I can't buy from the sole seller I have found specifically selling kf2 parts as he is in the states and I am in the UK else I would have already bought one.
Any help will be graciously received.
Thanks, steve.
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Hi, I'm in exactly the same position and cannot figure out the difference. Did you get anywhere with this? Will a digitizer advertised as 1st gen work on a second gen (2012) kindle fire?
Hope you can help,
Cheers,
Really eager to know if the 1st gen ones work for the 2nd gen. I have also scoured the internet and am in completely the same mindeset as you were when you started this thread, having had the same replies from sellers and come to the same conclusion. I'm thinking I might just give a 1st gen digitizer a whirl, but it would really help if you could confirm/refute whether that would be successful.
Thanks.
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Really eager to know if the 1st gen ones work for the 2nd gen. I have also scoured the internet and am in completely the same mindeset as you were when you started this thread, having had the same replies from sellers and come to the same conclusion. I'm thinking I might just give a 1st gen digitizer a whirl, but it would really help if you could confirm/refute whether that would be successful.
Thanks.
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OK then, fine, I'll answer my own question...
After much searching and scratching of head (and distinct lack of help on any forum I posted on, including XDA ) I found what appeared to be convincing evidence on the internet of a discernible difference between digitizers for the two different models. It would appear that the difference (and what makes the two incompatible) lies with the flex ribbon design. The first gen flex is bigger and the screw holes are in a different place. I have attached two images and it should be quite easy to see what I mean between the two.
To replace mine I ordered one with the correct looking flex. I ensured from my seller that it would be exactly the same as the image as advertised (gotta cover yourself, right). It was not advertised as being 2nd generation and when I asked the seller I was told it was not compatible. I threw caution to the wind and gave it a try. It turned up a couple days later and worked a treat. The only difference between the one I bought and the one already on my tablet was that the new one had a camera 'hole' in the top left corner. I figured it might be for a light sensor or something though mine did not possess such sensor a guess there may have been a few incantations of the 'same' hardware version.
The images I have uploaded are not my own, rather pilfered from the internet, credit to the owner. I also must stress that I do not own a 1st generation device to confirm that this is the case for certain, so maybe someone who does own one could confirm.
Anyway, I hope that helps somebody out who is in the same position that I was a couple of weeks ago.