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Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

With a defective charging port, you're going to have a hard time trying to connect your Kindle to a computer or charger. This can lead to problems when trying to charge your battery or when trying to update your Kindle. This guide will teach you how to change your charging port.

What you need

  1. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully wedge the plastic opening tool between the back panel and the device to free the clips holding the back panel and the device together.

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  2. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Work your way around the back panel to free all the clips.

    • There are 5 clips on the long and thickest side of the oasis, and none on the others.

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  3. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the back panel from the device.

    • Gently peel the back panel away from the adhesive, being mindful to keep the adhesive strip in good condition so that it can be used again.

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  4. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Using tweezers, lift the orange bridge connector off.

    • Place the tweezers in between the battery and the end of the bridge and lift upwards.

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  6. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently wedge the spudger under the battery starting from the left side, and slowly work the spudger around the edge to loosen the battery from the tape. Be careful not to rip the thin foil on the back of the battery.

    • Only use ESD safe tools when working on internal components of your device such as a spudger or opening tool.

    • It is not advised to use a metal spudger, as you could puncture the battery.

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  7. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery up using a spudger and use your fingers to slowly pull the battery off the adhesive.

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  8. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Using the tweezers, gently lift the tape off of the Power bridge connector. If a new unit comes with a new piece of tape, remove entirely, if not remove and place one corner lightly face down on a clean surface to be used again.

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  9. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Once free of the adhesive and connectors, remove the old battery from the device.

    • Your new battery might not be charged, so it may not power on immediately! After replacing the battery, plug your Oasis in and let the battery charge to full capacity.

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    • Locate the 2 Phillips screws (labeled PH 0) and remove screws using a screwdriver with a PH0 bit.

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    • Using the metal spudger, tweezers, and your finger tips, gently lift the orange power bridge connector off of the motherboard first and then off of the kindle.

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  12. Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Amazon Kindle Oasis 8th Gen Charging Port Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tweezers to pluck the orange bridge power connector from the Kindle. The charging port and power button is attached to the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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Where did you source a replacement charging port?

Matthew Gustas - Reply

I also need one please, did you ever manage to find one?

Stefan B -

Since I don’t see an answer a year and a half later; I’ll ask the question again. Does anyone know somewhere to order a replacement charge port for this model? The replacement procedure doesn’t seem too difficult but I can’t find the Kindle Oasis part that is inclusive with the ribbon cable anywhere.

William McGinnis - Reply

I also am trying to purchase a replacement. Anyone have any success?

Vincent Bryan - Reply

Ditto .looking everywhere. Any ideas?

Bobby Turner - Reply

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