Glo HD Kobo Glo HD dead

catsknit · 09-19-2024, 11:37 PM

I have an old Glo that I loved but have not used in a few years, primarily reading on my Libra. I just came across the Glo in a drawer and of course it's beyond dead. Plugged it in for about 20 min and it won't even show any sign of charging. Before I toss it (recycle) is there any magic tricks I can try to get it to charge up?

Rugbyfan1986 · 09-20-2024, 02:37 AM

Try charging it from a wall charger for 24 hours. If it has not been used for years the battery may need a longer charge to get it to work. Failing that you could buy a new battery for it - someone else will have to jump in with info as to where you can get a new battery from.

catsknit · 09-21-2024, 07:18 AM

Thanks, I'll try the 24 hour charge!

catsknit · 09-21-2024, 03:14 PM

Amazingly, it only took a few hours - I just had not let it go long enough the first time since it didn't even have a light on. So glad I did not toss it - I think this is my favorite of all the readers I've had, love the size and weight of it much more than my Libra.

09-19-2024, 11:37 PM	#1
catsknit Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	Kobo Glo HD dead I have an old Glo that I loved but have not used in a few years, primarily reading on my Libra. I just came across the Glo in a drawer and of course it's beyond dead. Plugged it in for about 20 min and it won't even show any sign of charging. Before I toss it (recycle) is there any magic tricks I can try to get it to charge up?

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09-20-2024, 02:37 AM	#2
Rugbyfan1986 Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2021 Device: Kobo	Try charging it from a wall charger for 24 hours. If it has not been used for years the battery may need a longer charge to get it to work. Failing that you could buy a new battery for it - someone else will have to jump in with info as to where you can get a new battery from.

09-21-2024, 07:18 AM	#3
catsknit Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	Thanks, I'll try the 24 hour charge!

09-21-2024, 03:14 PM	#4
catsknit Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	Amazingly, it only took a few hours - I just had not let it go long enough the first time since it didn't even have a light on. So glad I did not toss it - I think this is my favorite of all the readers I've had, love the size and weight of it much more than my Libra.