The battery icon on the E-ink display should also have a bolt within the icon to confirm that the battery is charging. How do I know if my Kindle is Charging?Īn orange light next to the micro-USB socket will indicate that the Kindle device is charging. If the device remains connected to the charger, the Kindle will top-up the battery at a much lower charge rate. The Kindle green light confirms that the battery has reached the maximum battery voltage and charging is complete. Indicates the battery is fully charge and the device can be unplugged and used. It may be that the Kindle will need leaving for approx. "I would suggest leaving it on charge for an hour and then check to see if the display comes on, or whether you can power the device." As a result, you will have to leave this on charge for much longer than normal.
This implies that the battery is below its operating voltage. This states that a product must serve its purpose and be usable within a reasonable timeframe. Know that as a consumer you are protected under the Sales of Goods act 2015. If you are outside of warranty, they may be able to either replace the battery or offer you a new one at a discount. If you are within the 12 months warranty, they will replace the device at no cost. In this instance, I would recommend you contact Amazon. Simply (and firmly) push the plug into the mains socket and it should start charging with the orange light on. Sometimes the charger plug is not quite firmly connected to the mains and so it may work initially, but the mains socket contracts may push it out over time to the extent that it’s no longer mating the charger.