Kindle Paperwhite exit Demo without serial connection

Atter · 03-26-2015, 04:46 AM

Dear All!

I've bought a Kindle Paperwhite (EY21) Demo unit and wanted to un-demo it.
When i've disassembled it, it turned out that the serial pads are completely burned

Only the GND pad is accessible.
Is there any way to install a stock FW on it without the serial connection?
I can do any experiment on it as it's useless at the moment.
So if you have any idea please let me know!

knc1 · 03-26-2015, 08:15 AM

Burned pads / vias ?
That is repairable.

You can usually find the materials at a local electronic hobbyist supply; or
Materials and directions on-line at any site that handles board re-work supplies.

"board re-work" is probably your key search phrase.

knc1 · 03-26-2015, 04:05 PM

No indication of what country your in, but in the USA, here is one firm with both DIY materials and directions or a mail-in fix-it service for you:
http://www.circuitmedic.com/

The index page for circuitry and hole repairs:
http://www.circuitrework.com/services/circuits.shtml

- - - - -

Hmm...
The (top of the line) "professional repair kit" is priced at about the cost of 7 Kindles.

I posted "possible" I did not post "practical"

Atter · 03-28-2015, 10:38 AM

Thanks!

Managed to connect to it with a help of a little digging and some needle

Dexmaster · 03-29-2015, 08:45 PM

I never had any demo device in my hand so I'm not sure it's a solution.

But you could probably undemo it by typing ";exit_demo" into a search box (magnifier button).

I was thinking it's good idea after reading this post.

P.S. If you'll have another demo device you could try it, it's an interesting command.It removes demo flag (probably).

Atter · 03-30-2015, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dexmaster

I never had any demo device in my hand so I'm not sure it's a solution.

But you could probably undemo it by typing ";exit_demo" into a search box (magnifier button).

I was thinking it's good idea after reading this post.

P.S. If you'll have another demo device you could try it, it's an interesting command.It removes demo flag (probably).

Hi!

Not working on PW1, maybe on PW2... If i'll get a PW2 demo unit i'll definitely try it out

03-26-2015, 04:46 AM	#1
Atter Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Device: PW, PW2, KV	Kindle Paperwhite exit Demo without serial connection Dear All! I've bought a Kindle Paperwhite (EY21) Demo unit and wanted to un-demo it. When i've disassembled it, it turned out that the serial pads are completely burned Only the GND pad is accessible. Is there any way to install a stock FW on it without the serial connection? I can do any experiment on it as it's useless at the moment. So if you have any idea please let me know!

03-26-2015, 08:15 AM	#2
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Burned pads / vias ? That is repairable. You can usually find the materials at a local electronic hobbyist supply; or Materials and directions on-line at any site that handles board re-work supplies. "board re-work" is probably your key search phrase. Last edited by knc1; 03-26-2015 at 08:23 AM.

03-28-2015, 10:38 AM	#4
Atter Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Device: PW, PW2, KV	Thanks! Managed to connect to it with a help of a little digging and some needle Last edited by Atter; 03-28-2015 at 02:24 PM.

03-29-2015, 08:45 PM	#5
Dexmaster Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 18445 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle PW5 (11th gen, 6.8in)	I never had any demo device in my hand so I'm not sure it's a solution. But you could probably undemo it by typing ";exit_demo" into a search box (magnifier button). I was thinking it's good idea after reading this post. P.S. If you'll have another demo device you could try it, it's an interesting command.It removes demo flag (probably). Last edited by Dexmaster; 03-29-2015 at 08:48 PM.

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03-26-2015, 04:05 PM	#3
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	No indication of what country your in, but in the USA, here is one firm with both DIY materials and directions or a mail-in fix-it service for you: http://www.circuitmedic.com/ The index page for circuitry and hole repairs: http://www.circuitrework.com/services/circuits.shtml - - - - - Hmm... The (top of the line) "professional repair kit" is priced at about the cost of 7 Kindles. I posted "possible" I did not post "practical"

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