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# Kindle E-Reader Won't Stay Charged

If your Kindle won't stay charged, or takes longer than six hours to fully charge, follow these troubleshooting steps.

#### Video: Charging & Battery Life

How to conserve battery life for any Kindle e-reader 3rd generation or newer. See Which Kindle E-reader Do I Have? if you're not sure which Kindle e-reader model you're using.

If using a power adapter to charge your Kindle, make sure the USB cable that came with your device is securely connected to the power adapter. A faulty or damaged USB cable or power adapter can cause battery charging issues.

To conserve battery life:

- Put your Kindle into sleep mode when you're finished reading. To put your Kindle into sleep mode, press or slide the power button on your device. On Kindle Oasis (8th Generation), close the cover to put your Kindle into sleep mode.
- Turn off your wireless connection. Your Kindle uses more battery power when connected to a Wi-Fi or 3G network. For instructions on turning wireless on/off, go to Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Charge your Kindle with a compatible power adapter. You can charge your Kindle with the supplied USB cable.

  Note: Some computers and older keyboards don't provide enough power to fully charge the device. With the Kindle PowerFast Adapter, your Kindle charges in less than six hours.

- Restart your Kindle. For instructions, go to Restart Your Kindle.
- Try a different USB cable or power adapter. If your Kindle doesn't stay charged, or takes longer than normal to fully charge, there could be an issue with your cable or adapter. Try using a different USB cable or adapter, or try using a different electrical outlet.

Note: When paired with Kindle Oasis (8th Generation), the battery in the Kindle Oasis Leather Charging Cover provides extra battery life for longer usage. Both Kindle Oasis (8th Generation) and Kindle Oasis Leather Charging Cover should charge fully when they are paired together and connected to a power source.

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