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Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the Kindle so the back is facing upwards.

  2. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Push an opening tool against the bottom cover edge of the device. Move the tool's edge around the bottom plastic piece to pop it open.

  3. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the plastic piece.

  4. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove two 40 mm screws (one on each corner) using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  5. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the edges of the opening tool, get in between the seams of the front and back panel, and use the tool to separate the pieces. Once loose, lift back panel off of the device.

  6. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove two 30 mm screws securing the battery with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  7. Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle DX Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the battery from the device.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

In Step 5, you actually can insert the tool into the 2 holes on side, slide along the edge to loose the back cover, then slide the cover down to remove it. No need to pry on the edge, which is quite difficult.

dracodoc - Reply

Thank you very much for a comprehensive guide. Especially the measurements for where to insert the screwdrivers were very helpful! Kind regards - Jakob

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