This article shows you how to charge a Kindle's battery. You can use a regular USB cable and a computer, or you can purchase a charger to plug into an electrical outlet.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using the Computer
Step 1. Get the Kindle USB cable
This is the connecting cable that is supplied with the device at the time of purchase. It can be used for both data transfer and battery charging.
Step 2. Grasp the end where the USB connector is
It is the larger of the two connectors on the cable and has a tapered rectangular shape.
The connector at the other end of the cable is much smaller, as it is a "microUSB" connector characterized by a trapezoidal shape
Step 3. Plug the USB connector into a free USB port on your computer
Remember that USB connectors can only be inserted into the USB port in one direction. If you notice that the connector does not fit into the port, do not force it; Simply rotate it 180 ° and try again.
- Not all USB ports are powered, so not all of them allow you to charge the electronic devices connected to them. If your Kindle doesn't charge after connecting, try changing the USB port.
- If you have a power strip with a USB port, you can try using it to charge your Kindle.
Step 4. Locate the communication port on the Kindle
It is located in the center of the underside of the device and is a micro-USB port characterized by a trapezoidal shape.
Step 5. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Kindle's communication port
Also in this case, the micro-USB connectors can only be inserted into the corresponding ports in one direction (only the USB-C connectors can be inserted into the connection ports of the same name in both directions).
Step 6. Wait for the battery charge light to illuminate
When your Kindle is charging, a small orange light will come on next to the device's communication port. In addition, a small lightning bolt icon appears inside the remaining battery indicator located in the upper right corner of the Kindle screen.
The indicator light will turn green when the battery is fully charged
Step 7. Troubleshooting battery charging
If the charging light does not turn on after a few seconds, your Kindle is not charging properly. In this case, you can try to adopt a couple of solutions:
- Try using a different USB port to check if you accidentally chose to use a non-powered USB port;
- Try to force restart your Kindle by holding the power button for 20-30 seconds.
Method 2 of 2: Use a Charger
Step 1. Purchase a Kindle charger
You can buy it on the web or in any electronics store (for example from Mediaworld).
- Obviously, it is on the Amazon site that you will find the best charger for your Kindle.
- Some Kindle devices, such as the Kindle Fire, are sold already equipped with a connecting USB cable and wall charger.
Step 2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet
You can plug it directly into a wall socket or you can use a power strip.
Step 3. Locate the USB connector of the charger connection cable
It is the larger of the two connectors on the cable and has a tapered rectangular shape.
The connector at the other end of the cable is much smaller, as it is a "microUSB" connector characterized by a trapezoidal shape
Step 4. Connect the USB connector of the connection cable to the respective port on the charger
Remember that USB connectors can only be inserted into the USB port in one direction. If you notice that the connector does not fit into the charger port, do not force it; Simply rotate it 180 ° and try again.
Step 5. Locate the communication port on the Kindle
It is located in the center of the underside of the device and is a micro-USB port characterized by a trapezoidal shape.
Step 6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the communication port on the Kindle
Also in this case, the micro-USB connectors can only be inserted into the corresponding ports in one direction (only the USB-C connectors can be inserted into the connection ports of the same name in both directions).
Step 7. Wait for the battery charge light to illuminate
When your Kindle is charging, a small orange light will come on next to the device's communication port. Additionally, a small lightning bolt icon will appear inside the remaining battery indicator located in the upper right corner of the Kindle screen.
The indicator light will turn green when the battery is fully charged
Step 8. If the charging light does not turn on after a few seconds, your Kindle is not charging properly
In this case, you can try a couple of solutions:
- Try using a different power outlet to plug the charger into. Before performing this step, remember to unplug your Kindle from the charger.
- Try to force restart your Kindle by holding the power button for 20-30 seconds.
