K2 Dead - Won't Charge

[4Katie]

My K2 hasn't been used for a few months and the battery is dead. The charger won't work - the light doesn't turn on and the Kindle just says the battery is empty. I've tryed two different chargers, and I've tried both the A/C adapter and USB plug. Nothing seems to work.

Any thoughts?

[pidgeon92]

I would agree that the battery is probably dead. I suggest looking into a replacement.....

Here's a link to a source, and a video on how to change it:

http://www.newpower99.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMAZON+KINDLE+2&Show=ExtInfo

[nogdog~6op6ou]

You can also return it to Amazon to have them replace the battery, if you don't feel like cracking open your Kindle and risking other problems -- it all depends on how comfortable you are with such things and your acceptable level of risk versus cost.

[4Katie]

I only see K1 batteries on Amazon's site...

[4Katie]

Thanks, pidgeon92. Got it ordered!

[pidgeon92]

Please report back with how difficult it was to change the battery, and if the new battery solves the problem.

[4Katie]

Will do!

[LauraB]

I had this happen with my DX last week. One of the original Dx's, and I got it on launch. It had been out of warranty about 6 months. I called Amazon and they said since I'd never used the battery exchange under the warranty, even though it wasn't under warranty they would send me a refurb. They did overnight, free of charge.