Unless you can find someone to repair the port (which often doesn't work out to be very cost-effective), then you will likely have to charge your tablet flat going forward. If it starts charging, then you have a loose connection somewhere. Try lying your Fire down flat and pushing in the charger. And if we're truthful, many of us don't do this particularly carefully! The charging port is often the weak spot on any device - continually disconnecting and reconnecting a charging cable causes quite a bit of wear and tear. If this hasn't helped, then it's likely that the port is damaged or loose. This is a safer option, as there is no risk of scratching anything important! Some people recommend using a needle for this, although I prefer to use a can of compressed air (Amazon) to blow out any debris. If your Fire still won't charge, the charging port (the point at which you attach the cable) may be dirty or damaged. You can see more of the best chargers for Fire tablets here Fix Number Six - Examine the Charging Port Just be aware that it doesn't come with a USB lead, so if you need one of those too, you'll have to buy it separately. It comes with built-in device detection so that the fastest possible charging for your specific device is provided. If it starts to charge, then you know that the adapter is to blame.Ī good adapter to replace it with (for 9th generation/2019 tablets onwards) is the Amazon Basics 18W One-Port USB-C Wall Charger. The way to tell is to connect the USB to another charging source, such as a PC. If your charging cable is OK the problem may lie with the adapter - the part of the charger that actually plugs into the wall. Fix Number Five - Make Sure the Charging Adapter is Working Many 3rd party cables are for charging only and can't be used for data transfer. It is an official product designed for Fire tablets and allows you to transfer data between your Fire and PC if required. If you have any Kindle Fire from the 9th generation (2019) onward, then I recommend this 3ft USB to USB-C Cable (link takes you to Amazon). You can either use the spare one you tested, or buy a new one just for your tablet. If so, yay! USB cables are easy to replace. So try a different one to see if it will get your Fire to start charging. If your house is like mine, you probably have a drawer full of USB cables! If your Fire tablet is not completely dead, allow it to drain all the way to 0%.Ĭonnect the charger and wait for a while - sometimes this will prompt it to start charging again! Fix Number Four - Try a Different Cable Fix Number Three - Allow Your Fire to Drain to 0% To reboot your Fire, hold down the power button until your Fire turns off completely. It can help if some sort of software issue is stopping your Fire from charging properly. Obviously, this will only work if you still have a bit of power left in the battery. Since then I've always checked the most obvious things first! Fix Number Two - Reboot Your Fire

He took one look, then switched on the isolator switch behind it and hey presto - it was working again! 😳 I once called someone to repair my refrigerator. But humor me and just try a different appliance in your outlet to be sure it's working OK. Yes, it seems obvious and you're probably rolling your eyes. That means it is worth giving them a go no matter how old your tablet! Fix Number One - Make Sure Your Outlet is Working The tips given on this page may work for any Fire tablet of any generation.

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