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Kindle Fire: Intermittent USB Power Port - Common Problem

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:08:17 -0700

Looks like my wife's Kindle Fire has helped us join the ever-increasing club of owners that are having issues with the USB power port. We're having to wiggle the plug ''just right," until we see that it's actually charging. Sometimes that works... sometimes it doesn't. Doing a Google search returns a lot of people having the same issue, but other than teardowns, no one is saying that this is fixable in any other way than replacing the entire motherboard.

I would love for this site to focus on this component to see if it's prone to coming loose or if it's the likely cause of an intermittent connection.

Is there any chance someone could take a look and possibly help a whole lot of people with one assessment ?

⟐ Commented 12월 19, 2021 at 17:08 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Why is my tablet not charging if the cable is conected?

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:22:14 -0700

why

⟐ Commented 4월 15, 2023 at 5:22 GMT-7

iPad Mini: How to fix screen glitch?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:36:36 -0700

Whenever I am using my iPad Mini it occasionally switches apps, types on its own and opening apps on its own, and also when I am watching videos it pauses and unpauses by itself. I tried everything to get rid of this please help

⟐ Commented 3월 20, 2023 at 8:36 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Why won't my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 turn on?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:07:49 -0700

I was in the middle of checking Facebook when my tablet randomly turned off despite being fully charged. I left it charging for more than 3 days and still nothing. I tried holding down the buttons and even connecting it to the computer to see if my computer would recognize my tablet, but still nothing. Can anyone give me some tips on what to do?

⟐ Answered 7월 26, 2023 at 6:07 GMT-7

Kindle 2: My Kindle is charged, but will not turn "on"?

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:46:18 -0700

My Kindle is charged, but it will not turn on. It suddenly stopped working. The green light illuminating the On switch doesn't come on and the Kindle doesn't respond which I slide the On switch.

⟐ Commented 5월 30, 2025 at 22:46 GMT-7

Kindle Fire: Charging port possibly bent or broken, how can it be fixed? Where?

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:10:20 -0700

My son was using my Amazon Kindle Fire while it was connected to a wall outlet charger. The Kindle fell behind the couch, and now the charging port feels loose and will not charge. Can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented 2월 01, 2025 at 12:10 GMT-7

RCA RCT6773W22: cannot reset my tablet to factory default

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:27:39 -0700

I forgot my pin and even after resetting the tablet to factory default, the system is still asking for my email and password. It will not take my credential, even though it is correct.

⟐ Commented 8월 04, 2023 at 12:27 GMT-7

iPad: How to fix iTunes error 9

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:10:59 -0700

I have an iPad that's stuck on the Apple logo. I tried restoring it in DFU, recovery mode, and cooked-up custom firmware, all with the same result. The screen just keeps turning on and off on the Apple logo, and can't seem to get past it. The phone just keeps throwing error 9. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. The only other thing left to do is to change the ic. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.

⟐ Commented 3월 08, 2026 at 12:10 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not power on.

Sat, 25 May 2024 10:58:41 -0700

Nexus 7 will not power on. Held the power button. Tried pressing the power button in rapid succession. No luck. I think it is charged. Anyone Jedi who can save me?

⟐ Commented 5월 25, 2024 at 10:58 GMT-7

iPad Air: solution to phantom/ghost touches ipad air

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:10:41 -0700

After trying multiple digitizers thinking they were defective, a few beers and some deep thought, I have found the solution to the problems we have been having associated with digitizer replacement on iPad Airs. I do not know if this works with other devices with ghost touching, but I have a good feeling it will. I wont waste your time with how I came to this solution, because I know you are reading this probably freaking out trying to figure out how to fix it. So read on.

What you need: kapton tape - i used this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mil-Kapton-Tape-Po...

1/4" is a good thickness, you might want to try something a tiny bit thinner - 1/8 would be ideal

Tape around the digitizer "wires"? on the edge. For some reason, there are grounding issues with some digitizers. I dont know if its because they dont go through the same quality control as apple parts, and the warping of the glass may be at fault, or what. Whats even more strange is some digitzers do it, some dont. (leading me to believe they may be touching the frame where they are not supposed to). Some have suggested the cables were pinched, but i had purposely pinched the cables and it didnt cause the issues, it just made the glass pop up and not seat correctly. I have included a pic for reference. Pass it along.

sorry for the crap pics but you get the idea. I will tape all of my digitizers from here out.

edit - all these thank yous and no upvotes? like con said below, tough crowd

⟐ Commented 8월 16, 2021 at 22:10 GMT-7

RCA RCT6272W23: Unfortunately launcher has stopped. How do I restart it?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:19:03 -0700

When I start the tablet it goes to the lock screen and I get the message unfortunately, com. android.smspush has stopped. The same unfortunately, launcher has stopped, media the same. I tried holding the power key volume up button to reboot it. That didn't do any good so I started thru all the different modes in the list. Now it just goes to a dead green android with it's chest plate open and a red triangle warning with large letters that say no command. Anything would be helpful. Thank you

⟐ Commented 4월 04, 2021 at 11:19 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Dropped tablet. screen not cracked but colorful lines on the screen?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:15:02 -0700

My galaxy tab fell onto a weight from the couch. The drop caused a dint on the back of the tablet and when I turn it on, there are colorful lines up the screen where it hit the weight. The screen is not cracked. Can this be fixed?

⟐ Answered 3월 16, 2025 at 22:15 GMT-7

RCA 10 Viking Pro RCT6303W87DK: How to reset the password

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:24:38 -0700

how to reset the login password ????

⟐ Commented 11월 18, 2023 at 19:24 GMT-7

iPad Wi-Fi: No Speaker Sound - Headphones Work Fine

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:15:15 -0700

Hi All,

The sound on my iPad all of a sudden stopped working. The sound works fine with headphones in and I can change the volume, but when I unplug the headphones I get absolutely no sound from the speaker, and I can't even change the volume.

I originally thought this must have been a software issue so I went through all the settings, checked mute etc.

After that, I tried a reset using the power and home button, and I even restored to factory settings.

I then changed the speaker with a new one, still no luck.

I have now changed the headphone jack as I thought this may have been interfering, but there is still no sound.

Any help would be very much appreciated!!!

Thanks,

Michael

⟐ Commented 3월 07, 2026 at 2:15 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Your device is not compatible with this version

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:58:49 -0700

I reset to factory defaults. Apps were working fine until I tried to download them again that is when I recevived the message that my device wasn't compatible for this device.

⟐ Answered 1월 01, 2024 at 4:58 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Why does the screen hang on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0?

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 19:42:14 -0700

Sometimes my Galaxy Tab's screen will hang. I try to turn off, but it doesn't work. I bought it less than a week ago, but I'm already having problems with it. I charge it for only 3 hours at a time and make sure that it already has a drained battery before charging.

⟐ Commented 4월 01, 2023 at 19:42 GMT-7

iPad Mini: lightning connector tip broken and stuck in charge port

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:46:48 -0700

When removing the charge cable from my ipad mini, the tip of the lightning connector has snapped off inside the ipad charging port. Took it to Apple who cannot get it out and say they can only replace the whole ipad for £250! Surely there is a way of removing it without having to replace the ipad? Any suggestions

⟐ Commented 2월 23, 2026 at 1:46 GMT-7

iPad Mini: Ipad mini won't turn on? Tried everything?

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:52:13 -0700

Hiya,

So, I have an ipad mini. I've had it for six months and it was working fine twelve hours ago. I fell asleep, and when I woke up and tried to turn it on, it didn't. It was plugged in all night because it was on 4% the last time I saw it was working.

I tried replugging it, it didn't work.

I tried using the iphone 5 cord, it didn't work.

I tried pressing the home button and the power button simutaneously, it was still unresponsive.

I tried plugging it into my computer and trying to restore it.. but there's another problem. It won't sync to my computer, so itunes isn't able to read it at all.

Yes, I tried reinstalling itunes and it still remained unresponsive.

Any idea how it can be fixed? If at all?

Thanks,

Shiori

⟐ Commented 8월 04, 2023 at 13:52 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Forgot unlock pattern and recovery email password

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:47:13 -0700

My device is a galaxy tab2. 7.0. I can't remember my unlock pattern or recovery email password. I have a Google account. The password isn't working. It has a dim and an sd. Hate to reset out and risk losing anything.

⟐ Commented 4월 19, 2025 at 4:47 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4: How much will it cost to repair a cracked screen?

Mon, 02 May 2022 10:13:37 -0700

I dropped my Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 and now there is a spider web crack in the corner. Every thing still works but I need to know roughly how much it will cost.

⟐ Commented 5월 02, 2022 at 10:13 GMT-7