Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation Charging Port Replacement - IFixit

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Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

The Paperwhite’s charging port is integrated into the motherboard, and can only be replaced by either de-soldering the old port and carefully soldering on a new one, or by replacing the entire board.

What you need

  1. Step 1 Battery

    Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation Charging Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation Charging Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert plastic opening tool into the corners of the Paperwhite and slide around the edge perimeter to remove bezel.

    • Be sure to begin prying along the outer edges , these are the optimal points for removing the bezel.

    • Be careful and do not slide prying tool deeper than 3-4 mm under the side bezel or you could peel off screen protector film.

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