Kindle Fire tablets are one of the most inexpensive gadgets you can get as your smart home hub in the market today. But one of the most common issues one might experience with this tablet is that it might just refuse to charge one day. So why does this happen?
The Kindle Fire HD 10 might not be charging because there may be issues with your charger (default adapter or USB cable that comes with the device). It may also not be charging as a result of a battery defect or the charging port of the Fire Kindle tablet itself getting loose.
When the Device Is On Won’t Charge
- First, start by unplugging your device from its traditional charger or remove your device from the charging dock.Clean your charging port, and remove every dust and debris. This can not only hinder your charging speed but make your device completely stop charging.Perform a soft reboot by holding down the power button of your tablet for 40 seconds. Your device will restart.Reconnect your adapter to the socket, and your cable to the charging port of your tablet. If your current charger is not working, try making use of another charger that is compatible with your Kindle device.
If you would like to learn more about the Fire HD 10, check out this article.
When the Device Is Off and Won’t Charge
If your device is turned off, and it’s refusing to charge, try all the steps above, and if it doesn’t work, do this:
There are various reasons why your Kindle Fire HD 10 may not be charging or turning on, like we discussed above, you can troubleshoot your tablet to pinpoint what exactly is wrong with it.
- The internal hardware such as the battery may be damaged.Your data on the device may be damaged or corrupted.The charger or outlet may have issues.The Device may have insufficient power.The device may have software issues.
How Do I Know If My Kindle Fire Is Charging When it’s Dead?
If your device’s battery is dead, and you want to know whether it’s charging, an LED indication is there to show you the status. When the indicator shines an amber light, this means that the device is currently charging. If green, it means that the device is fully charged.
However, if there is no light on your indicator, it most likely means that your device isn’t charging at all. With this, you can be able to monitor your device as you troubleshoot it, and offer solutions to charging it again.
