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How to Get Rid of Display Light Issue on Amazon Kindle Voyage Device?

by Wendy Murphy Tech Consultant
Display-related issues are not uncommon in Amazon Kindle devices, especially in the Kindle Voyage, a premium model. Kindle e-reader is a popular device as it takes away the burden of carrying physical books. However, different issues like backlight problem could make your reading experience unpleasant.

                                 

In here, we will discuss what can you do to troubleshoot display light-related issues.

Brightness Issue

If you are having trouble with the brightness of the device, you can adjust it accordingly. The brightness is the main reason for the back light of the screen. When the brightness level is too low, it becomes difficult to read the content properly.

At the bottom of each page on a Kindle device, there is an option to change the brightness level. Using this, one can adjust the level of brightness as per the requirement.

Also, there is a night mode, which decreases the level of brightness to zero. Therefore, make sure to turn this setting off during the daytime. For this, go to the settings menu of the device and turn the night mode off.

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Light Sensor Issue

In Kindle, there is a sensor that can adjust the brightness level and light automatically according to the daylight. This helps save the power consumption and battery of the Kindle device. In case, the light sensor of your device is not working, or it is broken, then you have to replace the sensor. As you cannot troubleshoot light sensor; You have to follow some steps to replace the sensor on your own. These are listed below:

  • Requirements to replace the sensor is a plastic card, plastic opening tool, driver kit, and tweezer. You can buy all such tools online.
  • With the help of the plastic opening tool, carefully remove the plastic from your Kindle device.
  • Next, you have to slowly remove the adhesive, which joins the plastic with the device.
  • Using a screwdriver, open all the screws.

Note: the size of each screw is 2.5 mm.

  • When you are done opening the screws, remove the back cover.
  • Here, you will see a magnetic tape, remove it to open the Wi-Fi antenna, which is placed near to the device's battery.
  • Now, you have to open the screws to unfasten the antenna. You can easily put the Wi-Fi bar out of your Kindle device.
  • In here, you will see a connector attached to the device's motherboard.
  • Gently, pull out the sensor and replace it with a new one. Make sure to insert the sensor with the same specifications and configuration.
  • When you are done, replace the device using the screwdriver.   
  • At last, press the power button to turn your Kindle Voyage device on to check whether the light sensor problem is resolved or not.

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Though it is easy to replace the light sensor on your own, it is advisable to take help from Kindle professionals. In case you face issues while performing the afore-discussed procedure, contact Amazon Kindle customer Support number (customercaretoll.com/amazon-kindle-customer-support) for instant help.

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