Uh-oh. After ten years this happened. So, I guess, I'll have a look inside my Kindle after all. Any hints? #repair #repaircafe #NoWasteChallenge
Drum roll!
The glass backside of the display module shattered. Bummer. Replacements are hard to come by.
If anyone needs a mainboard or even a battery (1750mAh, 3.7V), let me know.
@cweickhmann was that while having a look - any tips to avoid ?
@freeschool No, it broke and that was what made the funny shape on screen.
My tip: if unsure, before doing anything, consult www.ifixit.com @iFixit@hostux.social and check if there's a teardown, repair guide or forum entry.
Other than that: after device 3 or 4 you get a knack how much force is okay and what to watch out for. Your worst enemies are those little plastic clips that come off easily.
@cweickhmann @iFixit@hostux.social
Thanks. By the way, can't you cut your own glass? Is it really special stuff? Might not be far fetched to DIY (tiny handheld diamond cutter disc?) or find some expert with some lying around... I don't know about how special it is as glassy material or other features needed...
@freeschool
Ah, you meant if I can't replace tha glass, though? No, it's just the substrate for the e-ink. As such it carries conductive structures that are now broken and that I can't create (that would require a whole lab with deposition apparatuses, photolithography and lots of basic chemistry).
@iFixit@hostux.social
@cweickhmann
Yes and ah...!