Amazon Kindle DX SIM Card Replacement

Written By: Hassan Haseeb

Comments: 4

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

The Kindle DX e-reader was introduced by Amazon in 2009. It comes with a QWERTY keyboard and a d-pad. The DX model comes with free worldwide 3G internet access that requires a SIM card within the device.

If the SIM card malfunctions in a Kindle DX, the user will not be able to download e-books via the 3G network.

This guide will provide step by step instructions to replace the SIM card.

Warning: Turn off the Kindle DX e-reader before replacing the SIM card.

Tools

Step 1

Use the plastic opening tool to push against the top part of the e-reader to open the device.

Step 2

Remove the plastic top.

Step 3

Locate the two small screws on each corner.
Remove the two 40mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 4

Use the plastic opening tool to take the off the metal plate.

Step 5

Locate and remove the SIM card slot.

Step 6

Use the spudger to push the metal lid backwards, as pictured.

Step 7

Open the lid to replace the SIM card.

any ideas about what to with the network settings if it doesn't work? how to input new ones?

Matthew Gladstone -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Hassan Haseeb

Member since: 28/09/16

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3 comments

Need to do this with a kindle I have is does it need to be replaced with a 3G sim

Melanie Tague -

I have 10 kindle Docs, first or second generation. I am too old to use the new kindles, fire, paperwhites. Can I make my old kindles work? I have them for different genres, 3200 books total. Please before I’m too old to care. Thank you for your time. I’m desperate.

Lilli Bean

Lillibean -

DXs. Spellcheck messed up. Not me!

Lillibean -