Amazon Kindle Restoration - Strongest Glue I Have Ever Seen

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[@Marian87]

I have a 2014 Kindle paperwhite very similar to this one, still works, the battery still holds a usable charge, the screen is good. This is one of those devices that as long the battery is good there's no reason to upgrade.

[@CommodoreFan64]

No that's false as Amazon has dropped support for many older Kindle models, the oldest still supported is the Kindle touch 4th Gen w/WiFi, as many of their older models only had 3G cell modems that worked on the AT&T Network at least here in the US, meaning you can't download anymore books too it through their store, and the only way to make the older models that still hold a charge, and are no longer officially supported useful again is with a Linux software package called Calibre to reformat epub books into the Kindle format, and I don't see a lot of people going through that hassle.

[@etienneunai]

​@@CommodoreFan64calibre is actually super easy to use, just a matter of plugging in your device and dragging your legally obtained ebubs into the application. Also it works on macos and windows as well.

[@Marian87]

@@CommodoreFan64 What's false? I still use the thing the same way as in 2014, In Europe. I never used their store because it wasn't available here at that time, no idea if new devices here can use the store, but I use a USB cable and I always used Calibre to convert, it's not a big deal at all.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@Marian87 I was talking officially, as many people won't go through the hassle of Calibre, if they can't get the Amazon store to work on their older Kindle devices.

[@Marian87]

@@CommodoreFan64 It might be true, but I find that... I, don't know...depressing, annoying...You can still get the e-books on PC..or mac etc and convert them and put them on the kindle. It doesn't feel to me like it's some big hassle at all. My wife is not a tech enthusiast and has managed in the same way with her kindle. The time and effort of putting some books on the kindle is tiny compared to the time invested in actually reading them and it's certainly not worth +100$ to get a new device for such a small inconvenience. I usually prepare 2-3 books before a trip and might not even finish 1. I don't see the built in online store as a must have. Some people are too easily inconvenienced.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Hugh, I've suggested this to you before, but when removing an already cracked glass screen put some strips of tape over it first - that'll avoid a lot of flying fragments and bits to clean up later.

[@andrewschultz77]

That wouldn't make for as dramatic a video now, would it?

[@mr.technologysilva8856]

I really hate that some people are destructive to perfectly good stuff for no reason, it's such a shame, this device if it weren't for that would never have needed repair, it's an environmental disaster, so good for you that you've been fixing this stuff up and giving it another chance at life

[@RusticRonnie]

It could have broke, then Got wiped and ditched. You can format them with a PC

[@chaos.corner]

Quite likely the screen was broken from a drop. I replaced my screen when this happened to me (I didn't have that glue for whatever reason) but it wouldn't be worth it for some reason. I think Amazon will let you trade in damaged devices for a good price on a refurbished unit but this person may not have known about this. More likely they just left it on their roof and drove off though.

[@mr.technologysilva8856]

@@RusticRonnie as someone who dumpster dives in e waste bins, I know that people do not format their devices, it's always fun to see what's on them, but noone formats them, and a kindle doesn't have sensitive data, just books, so noone is gonna wipe it and dump it, as well why would someone wipe it and go all the way to the middle of nowhere to dump it, that makes no sense at all to me, and considering it's condition, it was definitely intended damage

[@tombuck]

Even though they don’t seem super serviceable, I do love that Kindles seems to last forever (when you don’t throw them out in the side of the road, that is).

[@Syvarnal]

Verified person with no comments or likes...

[@beaualoevv]

@@Syvarnala kid thinking a verified channel should get likes because of the tick…

[@jhonatancock2302]

I've repaired this model and as you said, reparing this screen is a pita. I've tried a number of solvents, heat, cold heated wire, and so on. Xylol will make it gel, but very slowly. Btw for people restoring the display, be careful, the kp2 and kp3 have very similar displays (visually same connectors), but are incompatible. You need to check twice that the display is the correct one for your model.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

diffrent connectors?

[@jhonatancock2302]

@@David_Quinn_Photography the screen connectors are the same, the difference between kp2 and kp3 is the COF driver (the chip that is on the flex cable of the connector) , that is why the screens are incompatible between those 2 models.

[@jhonatancock2302]

@@amandak.4246 pain in the arse.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

That glue really was something else! It's amazing to see how you brought this Amazon Kindle back to life. I love watching your restoration videos Hugh!

[@SketchTurnerZero]

Looks like it's not a glue, but polyurethane coating - a liquid plastic. Polyurethane provides durability, resistance to chemicals, water, abrasion, and temperature

[@goiterlanternbase]

@@SketchTurnerZeroExactly what you need, when positioning a display in a retaining frame, below a plastic cover in a IP20 rated device🏆

[@CrazyPlayer-pf2hv]

​@@goiterlanternbasewell rip if Samsung is getting to know this adhesive for its battery 💀

[@christophermorin9036]

I love e-ink displays. So easy on the eyes. I think the only actual way to separate it from the frame is to unscrew the motherboard from the frame and then use a heat gun on the screen.

[@DavideDavini]

For an e-reader is just perfect. Long battery life, they use power only when you change page, and perfectly readable in bright light. You know, like real paper. 😂 Also non having a back light makes better for your eyes. The only “drawback”is that, like paper, because they don’t have a backlight, you need a light source to read it in the dark. I have the case with the pop up LED light. It makes the battery last way less but I should not read in the dark anyway, my eyes don’t appreciate it. Cheers.

[@warness6020]

If u like e-ink displays, go get a Motorola Motofone F1 or F3 ✌🏼

[@loggingbeans]

@@warness6020 eink for a phone is ass for media

[@warness6020]

@@loggingbeans ik, those are old phones

[@arianna1906]

​@@loggingbeans to many they're very nice ^^

[@thisislilraskal]

That's crazy how it maintains its last image before failure. Lucky for Hugh the last image wasn't NSFW!

[@cavejohnson2075]

Yeah the displays only use power while updating the image so if you set it to a photo and power it off it'll never change

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

wait, can you even get nsfw in there?

[@thisislilraskal]

@@GarbanzoBeansFan I'm not sure but I think The Kindle comes installed with Silk browser, Amazon's internet browser app, but I'm not 100% certain

[@andysmith1996]

@@GarbanzoBeansFan Yes, if your book cover is NSFW.

[@maklen_photo]

@@andysmith1996nah, this bad boy can go on normal web browser, so you dont even have to seek out nsfw book cover

[@cliffcorson4000]

My company bought a number of kindle units one year The intended use was that any training information could be downloaded to them However most stores ignored them and theyd get "lost" or put away somewhere I recently started finding and collecting them and brought them back to our workshop. I've started loading store specific technical manuals and troubleshooting instructions and taking them back to select stores. Since then those stores have posted fewer equipment repair tickets and the ones they have give us far more information so we can speed up repair turnaround times, which in a restaurant having a piece of equipment down really affects the store

[@chaos.corner]

If you have more than you know what to do with, one option is to root them and use them to display information.

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

Nice.

[@kbhasi]

The display assembly being glued in is, as far as I could tell in my own research, done as a cost-cutting measure, as I've seen other brands of e-readers where the display assemblies were easier to remove. I have the same Kindle model but mine turned out to have a bad cover sensor (a hall effect sensor) and I found I could just bypass it and use it apart from not being able to automatically go into sleep mode when the cover is closed. A perfectly good display wasn't destroyed. However, what you showed in the video was something I learnt the hard way when I practiced on a basic Kindle from the same generation that I bought for around $5 or so. I later managed to get a heat gun that I would use for tough adhesives.

[@DecibelAlex]

it's glued in because it's not meant to be repaired. a service repairman charges more for the work and material costs than it's worth

[@kbhasi]

@@DecibelAlex Yep. I thought of that but couldn't put it into words when I commented. They'd rather just swap it.

[@davisrases]

Over the past 3 years of being in the service industry I've had only one customer walk in seeking service for a kindle. Sadly I couldn't source any part locally. Loved this video.

[@XPLO1T_]

Your determination and willpower is unreal

[@cadburybunny]

I bought a bundle of Fires/Kindles with busted screens/dead batteries and repaired all that could be and have quite a few generations of them that run ... albeit with various levels of usability the further back you go heh. I use one for recipies in the kitchen, one for travel reading, one for Mom to read with in large print font ... they're handy and well worth refurbishing.

[@TheLonelyMoon]

e-readers are absolutely amazing. a single charge can last you days, can read all the books, comics, manga, and I can space letters out further to help my learning disability. I haven't read like this in a decade. and also it's much less distracting compared to reading on a phone. there's rarely a need to upgrade them as well

[@Zerbey]

My Kindle is over 6 years old now, and Amazon are still releasing updates for it. Still works just fine, but the battery life has dropped somewhat. Amazon even offered me a trade in if I ever want to replace it, but I see no reason to. So, props to them for supporting their devices for so long.

[@yatin1370]

Does anyone else find these videos feel like a therapy? Its relaxing.

[@Umbra_Magna777]

Same. My bf and I watch these videos together because we find them both informative and relaxing/satisfying. My favorite part is when he peels the screen thingy off like at 5:02.

[@i3_i9]

The robot uprising would love this guy

[@Chewie316]

Quite the learning curve. What a pain to replace the screen but another great job.

[@davidsalmons80]

Love watching you repair devices you have taught me a lot of how to repair the devices you have covered keep up the great content!

[@zebo-the-fat]

I love my kindle and use it with calibre software all the time.

[@lucasread1743]

Keep up the good work man! Big respect👏🏻👏🏻

[@maxschmidt666]

Glad my 2011 kindle still works, although the battery is abit low

[@chaos.corner]

The battery is a fairly easy replacement. Be wary though. I thought my battery was going but when I tested it, it was fine. It was either my imagination or Amazon made the code less efficient.

[@jozsefizsak]

It was satisfying to see this resurrected but I'm going to guess Amazon was not focused on repairability when they designed it. It's just a feeling. 😉

[@maximkonechno8742]

Replacing the screen is not worth it. The price is like half of the whole thing. Was one of the cheapest ereaders on release too.

[@jozsefizsak]

@@maximkonechno8742 For sure.

[@henrywit6147]

Awesome video. Learned a bit about the Kindle in the process.

[@rohanshekhawat2071]

And we're done has a different fanbase. The joy it brings.

[@igor2011]

I could hear remotely the swearing when you removed the glass.... LOL

[@BWGPEI]

I still have a first gen Kindle. Would not like to try the repair you made as my hands are not what they used to be. But I must compliment you and your ability to repair things.

[@gopro2804]

Nice repair job. Well done.

[@Pellude]

Hey, we go to the same uni glad you’re doing great!

[@sam-515]

Amazing..Well done..

[@BeIlG]

amazing some one ditched and someone could fix it. amazing!

[@marksapollo]

I got a Paperwhite for my birthday about 3 years ago, the battery life is incredible still and it works perfectly fine. Does what it says on the tin.

[@midnightquad]

WE NEED TO GET HUGH JEFFREYS TO 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!

[@mcorrade]

Dude you're a champ mate. I would have tossed that bugger way sooner. Great job

[@bongokat7813]

I look forward to your vids every weekend

[@NO_obs]

I replaced a screen on mine recently the glue is crazy, getting the taped down motherboard out feels super sketchy too lol

[@Evie0133]

dude that screen removal process was the most hardcore thing i've seen in this channel :o

[@YAORG]

I got the same model as 4GB variant years ago for 20€ with a broken screen. I bought another 2GB model with a broken logic board, replaced it with my good one, and everything worked out fine. Total was around 30-35€. More than half the original price. And cheaper than a used working one. Since the broken screen worked (only spider-app on the digitizer), and someone gifted another 4GB logic board, I tried it with the broken screen, but all I got was a bootloop. So I disassembled my working one, just to learn, the „new“ logic board was ok. So there must be a fault in the display cable, why else would it work with one, but not the other? With a bit luck, these devices were pretty cheap back then and for just a few bucks (compared to a new device) you were able to combine parts to get a working one. Since mine still works, I had no urge to search another repair adventure… The model numbering can be pretty annoying, especially when searching for accessoires, or fw-updates…

[@frimmbits]

First time I have seen sandpaper being used in a tech video. Guess we learn every day

[@hanktank45]

I repaired an old kindle like this for my grandmother. The glue on the bezel is serious, I feel bad because it's really bent and wouldn't go back to flat after prying it up. It also has little clips and one broke very easily.

[@WaveMaster1406]

Nice job Hugh! But that glue... 🤯

[@inkloki]

I sense The Force is strong with you Master Hugh

[@goiterlanternbase]

I had this screen fixed with some double sided adhesive tape. That foamy stuff, made for mirrors. It had evened out the crap from the old bonding cement and the display is retained by all sides anyway.

[@hitmanshivam3889]

It kind of makes sense it's heavily glued because they rarely need a repair because most of the time it's on a table

[@CommodoreFan64]

I have the oldest model still supported the Kindle Touch 4th Gen w/WiFi(some had slow 3G modems only that used the AT&T network) that I found at the local e-waste, the screen was in perfect condition, I did a device reset, I was able to pry off the back without too much trouble, and replace the battery with one found on Aliexpress, along with a pleather case, and while the replacement battery does not hold as much charge as the original when it was new, it still works fine for my needs. So props to you as had the screen been smashed I doubt I would have even touched it. 👍

[@user-hy5fl2ke1v]

Nice

[@corey7219]

I still have my kindle touch 4th gen (wifi only). It still works, although the back is now purple instead of grey

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@corey7219 Once I pried mine off with a plastic splugger, I had to use a few dabs of gorilla glue to make sure it would stay on, and the case I found on Aliexpress also helps keep the back panel on, and the screen from getting scratched in my mini EDC backpack. I also use it with a Linux software package called Calibre to backup, and sideload epubs books onto I can't find in the Amazon store like various versions of the Bible, and it's been really handy. Having said that once this battery dies, and cooks itself, I doubt I'll be able to find another one, so I'll just use my Pixel phone, or Android tablet with the Kindle app instead, and another app for straight epub books.

[@Castawot.]

i cant even use my 4th gen kindle now because of amazons planned obsolecense.

[@bwofficial1776]

I've got a 3rd gen Kindle Keyboard that I still use. 3G no longer works because of the national shutdown, the battery has lost a lot of capacity, but it's so simple that it's outlived many of my other devices. I use Calibre so the shutdown of Amazon services doesn't bother me. These things are so simple that there's not much to break or slow down. I might get a new battery for mine but I don't want to get a new one when my old one works fine. I like the physical buttons.

[@SanctiMagistri793]

Bravo work for amazon for creating future trash /s btw. Great work Hugh for preventing that at least with this one ❤

[@Techlevel1534.]

Great video as always Hugh

[@audibell]

Nice video again 😀👍

[@KirkNorthrop]

When you say "it's clear this was meant to be replaced...", I think it's clear it was never meant to be replaced.

[@Bee-oz5bm]

The power of waterproof gluing, haha. Those things can take a dunk in a bathtub several times over and be fine

[@tekashi837]

For stubborn hard to remove adhesives WD40 does an amazing job at destroying them. It basically turns them to liquid goo that can be wiped off with a paper towel. Give it a try!

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

I just E wasted a Kindle I've had since 2011, it was like saying goodbye to an old friend. I've hinted for a new one for Christmas.

[@andrewforrest5144]

you are fix good for Amazon❤

[@MrGelowe]

how much did replacement parts cost? I tried replacing a battery on a fire tab 8 once and the battery was like $10-20 cheaper than a new latest gen fire tab 8.

[@Aldo.flores]

I have a paper white signature from 2021, tear down process has been improved now it’s much easier

[@AlKaseltzer87]

I have one of those kindles with a keyboard and 3g. As of right now, it has a broken screen and a very large spicy pillow.

[@davidallen3158]

So basically, if you break the screen on a Kindle, just tools it in the E-Waste Bin.

[@abdulsami7042]

Fantastic

[@daviddickinson6955]

Thank you random KZbin algorithm for sending me this way. I’m not looking to repair a kindle, but that was fascinating nonetheless. Great work!

[@JAYRAY00]

Great work on the screen adhesive. Was about to click thumbs up but then saw you did no celaning of the bezels before applying new adhesive.

[@rosariodagosto6484]

GOOD FIND 😊😊😊

[@TheSpotify95]

That was a tough cookie to repair - I would buy the display attached to its frame, or a blank frame and display separately (ready for the display to fit to the frame yourself). I would never try to re-use an old frame with the display still attached.

[@VeronicaMoore-mo5zl]

Just question were can you buy covers for 6 inch kindles... nice ones with butterflies on them!!!

[@DarkTails256]

I found a amazon fire tv cube while riding my bike before and it still worked

[@MrBopTech]

Wow that adhesive... very Apple-esque, but here on a Kindle too? I would really like the EU to enact a law for easily removable adhesive as well. Great video!

[@goiterlanternbase]

3:54 You made that gloves work for every penny you paid🤣🏆

[@robhert6953]

Did you ever try using other solvents for tough glue? Maybe isododecane can do the trick

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Once, I found a dead squirrel on the roadside. I brought it to a nightclub in S.F, because their website said you don't have to pay a cover charge if you bring a dead squirrel. I got in for free, but the bouncer didn't know what to do with the body, so he threw it into the street. ❤Circle of life ❤ . Just like the Lion King.

[@iOSPro]

Great video

[@Jbrimbelibap]

I've never find that kind of stuff on a bike ride and I've been on many Best I've found was 70€ on the ground, 3 20€ bills and a 10€ one. Insane

[@PeterGorrill]

Enough for a second hand Kindle...?

[@chaos.corner]

Back when phones had removable batteries, I was out walking and there in the gutter was a phone battery that was the perfect one for my phone. Not sure what the odds of that were.

[@aspirec1376]

Someone most likely stole it thinking it was a tablet rather than an e-reader, then ditched it when they realized what it actually was.

[@TeacupTSauceror]

it's not that we throw it out the window, it's that our pockets go upside down while pedalling and we leave a trail of possessions in our wake. hope whoever found my motorola g5 in a gutter made good use of it

[@beardymcbeardface69]

Speaking of different products with the same model number, this reminded me of an incident I suffered in the mid 2000's with a HP motherboard. HP, in their infinite wisdom, made significant changes to one of their motherboards, such that the new BIOS installed to an example of the old board, or vice-versa, with the *_EXACT_* same model number, would brick that motherboard. To make matters worse, their BIOS updater utility did not detect the incompatibility, so it would happily proceed to wreck your board. Not something I'd expect even from what has become of HP.

[@robsquared2]

Fun fact: you can add one of these to your account to get less restrictive drm files for books you've purchased.

[@Jbrimbelibap]

Well that was violent Sandpaper in tech repair is always a good sign "So I used an angle grinder for the finishing touches"

[@skyrfelkin]

Fun fact if you puncture the battery on that Kindle, it turns into a blinding white hot fireball that you cannot put it out because it being a magnesium frame. Don’t ask me how I know lol

[@zachbudnick1641]

Makes apple repair look simple

[@KoopaKid660]

My grandma had an old Kindle she let me have in 2017 but I don't really use it much.

[@fabian6514.cr3]

i think i need to go on more bike rides too!

[@trance_trousers]

Less of a restoration and more a refurbishment.

[@mattsanchez4893]

Another labor of love, great job as always Hugh!

[@sokalowy]

And remember kids, brake cleaner is the best adhesive or glue solvent.

[@hanakomisa]

Hi Hugh, Local Kindle nerd here. It seems that your housing replacement was either from a low quality source or it could possibly be one for the First Paperwhite, as I have a PW2 and PW3 and they both use the same exact frame and housing (minus the logo difference.) Also I saw that your firmware was below 5.14.2, you could give it more use by installing KOReader if you end up not liking the built in reader or want an easier time sideloading books.

[@ajscomp372]

This is basically the Ship of Theseus

[@yuanchoy2]

Very strong Glue

[@spacekitt.n]

me whenever i finish something: "and we're done"

[@robyc9545]

wondering if applying heat will help before removing the screen?

[@praisegabrielonyumbe6409]

That poor Kindle is in bad condition Well Hugh jefferys is an lifesaver ❤❤❤❤

[@chaos.corner]

My thought is someone left this on the roof of their car and drove off. When they realized they had lost it, they went to their Amazon account and removed the device, hence the reset (though the reset might be a separate option).

[@Archontasil]

I still use a kindle touch from 2011. One day The power button stopped working, so i opened it out, it was easy.

[@SmokingToilet007]

Mate, you should do a Cashies video where you purchase some stuff from Cashies and see if they need repairing

[@logan85394]

My sister’s Kindle got destroyed in her backpack because there’s so much stuff in it and she got a new one, but I took it apart and I swapped it with a new 6th gen kindle or whatever model it is.

[@user-hy5fl2ke1v]

Bye old Kindle💀 hello new Kindle😃📱

[@tailspyro]

Huge W Jeffreys

[@UnCoolDad]

I wonder if acetone would have worked better on that adhesive.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Brilliant Hugh! You know you're going to get a big thumbs up from me when you bring rubbish from along side a road back to life! 👍👍👍

[@fallingwater]

For anyone doing this, try acetone instead of alcohol - it's a much more effective glue solvent. Just make sure it isn't also dissolving the plastic frame.

[@theeduummpp]

3:00 my eyes were literally hurting just watching this

[@okmeque1320]

Wonder if it makes them harder to scrap when done?

[@helinghaus]

what was the cost of repair compared to buying another one new / second hand

[@Desa79]

That brings back some unpleaseant memories. Had a similar repair and eventually I ended up using a thin but strong wire to remove the glas. Was the first and the last time doing this.