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My son's battery in his K2 is not just merely dead, it is most sincerely dead.
I called CS. They said I could purchase a battery and replace it myself, or they offered a Kindle Keyboard for $60.00. That sounds like a good deal, except for the cover issue.
He has a wonderful cover that would not fit a KK. I could give him my K2 and take the KK, but then I have 3 or four really nice covers that would not work with a KK.
Which brings me to my original question: has anyone changed a battery? How hard is it, etc.?
Thank you,
deb
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 10:16:43 AM » |
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Here's a video. . .you can get a new battery from newpower99.com and it comes with the tools to do it. I don't know how much the battery costs but it doesn't look too hard if you are good with little screws and things. If it doesn't work you can always call back and get the Keyboard for $60. . . . . I will just say though: odd choice of background music.  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2011, 11:58:20 AM » |
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Thank you, Ann. I have ordered the battery.
deb
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 12:29:27 PM » |
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I ordered the battery and 20 minutes later it shipped. Wow!
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2012, 01:07:22 PM » |
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Please let us know if it worked and the price of the battery.
Thanks
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 01:23:35 PM » |
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The price was $24.95 plus $6.88 shipping. Total $31.83.
It has not arrived yet. As soon as it does I will let you know how it goes.
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2012, 07:20:45 AM » |
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I changed the battery this morning. It took longer to remove the decal than to replace the battery.
My son's K2 is working again!!
It was very easy. I watched the video Ann posted above and paused at each step. The first step took me the longest. The whole replacement took about 15 minutes.
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2012, 07:56:49 AM » |
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That's great, Deb!
Thanks for letting us know it worked!
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2012, 10:54:55 AM » |
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Thanks, Deb! I might need to replace the battery on my K2 sometime this year. While the battery is not yet dead, the time is getting shorter between charges. With the amount that I use my K2 for high battery use activities (searches with 1000+ documents, 1X wireless areas, KB access, TTS, and games) as well as reading, I am surprised that my battery has lasted this long.  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2012, 12:47:45 PM » |
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My K2 is not holding a charge for more than a few days. I think I'm going to get a battery for mine also. I can't believe how easy it was.
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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2012, 10:33:20 PM » |
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What is that green 'tool' he is using to remove the cover? Will a thin flat edge screwdriver do the same job?
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2012, 09:12:46 AM » |
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The green tool is plastic so it will not scratch the back. Yes, a thin flat edge screwdriver will work, but I would be careful so it doesn't slip.
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2012, 08:32:40 PM » |
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Oceaneagle, that green tool was included with my battery from newpower99. My Husband did it for me, if it took him 3 minutes, I'd be shocked.
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 01:34:08 AM » |
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Oceaneagle, that green tool was included with my battery from newpower99. My Husband did it for me, if it took him 3 minutes, I'd be shocked.
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