Removing the battery from your nook may void your warranty. This clears up the issues youre having 90% of the times, but in the rare case that it does not, the problem may go deeper than a software issue. Trust me ive watched my nook color charge lots of times with a generic usb cable. Remember the nook simple touch wifi issues we told you about, way back when. How to fix the infamous nook color nook tablet charging. Im using the original nook wall charger, the same i was using before when my nook would get fully charged in 2hours.
Plug the nook into a wall outlet using the power adapter and the 30pin cable that came with the device. This gives you access to any items in your nook library and allows you to shop for new books, magazines, newspapers, apps. A nook account, with a default credit card, lets you shop for nook books, magazines, newspapers, and apps. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Check out the remaining features, full specifications, launch date and the price info of.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Nook for mac users have noted the app has compatibility issues with mac os. Helpful tips for charging your kindle fire hd tablet 30% faster. How to maximize the nook handheld ebook reader battery. Things worked fine for a month, then it all went to. You may purchase a car charging kit for the following models. It features a retractable connector that allows you to rotate your nook 90 degrees, making it easy to switch from portrait to landscape mode, perfect for watching hd movies. It would not power on, so i presumed that the battery was simply dead and left it plugged in overnight to charge but would still not power on the next day. If this is the case, please reply back with the specific model number off of the back of the nook, and also how long youve had the nook for, and i will continue to assist you. My battery got down to 5% so i hurried to plug it up to its charger, because i was in the middle of doing something. Oct 30, 2012 thats not to say the nook hd is a particularly badlooking device, but as with the simple touches, theres little doubt that the company sacrificed a bit of sleekness in favor of building a slate.
I think before when charging it would say chargingand now it says not charging but then is still charging but very slow. Classic charging issue with nook wifi mobileread forums. Another option if you are not comfortable performing surgery on your nook is the eforcity micro usb otg to usb 2. How to fix the infamous nook color nook tablet charging usb. But, last night i experienced a problem i have never had before. The nook versions that include something other than a standard or variation usb connection require a special cord to charge and communicate with a computer. If the software isnt allowing the nook to accept a proper charge, it may cause the nook to malfunction too. Page 3 of bntv400a nook user manual nook hd user guide. This will help determine if there is a problem with the device or charging conditions. If the wifi belongs to you, here are some ways to determine if it is the wifi service. Amazon decided to not include it in the new kindle fire hd because of this issue. Mar 12, 2012 remember the nook simple touch wifi issues we told you about, way back when. The charge current for a 500ma usb port is about 440ma.
Before you do anything with the nook, immediately give the battery a full charge with the accompanied cables. The light should go to orange to show that the nook is charging. Nov 29, 20 this clears up the issues youre having 90% of the times, but in the rare case that it does not, the problem may go deeper than a software issue. Despite pressing the power button, my nook hd is unresponsive. Has anyone had any issues with the nook wifi charging.
I have tried different plugs, did a debris check on everything. Shop for dvds, blurays, or digital videos with the ultraviolet logo online at nook. Usually, as soon as i plug it in the warning will go away and i can resume whatever i was working on it while it charges. The charging indicator light on the bottom of your device will show orange when charging and will turn green when the battery is full. Need to purchase a new charging cord for my nook color. Ive had my nook now for about 7 months and have not noticed any problems with my cable. Your nook features a 30pin port for charging and for connecting to a.
Next wrap more tape around that last wrap of tape plus part of the square connector, say with the edge right at the n led, with about 3 turns maximum. Jan 16, 2012 i have had to buy 3 new charger cords for my nook, and trust me when i say im careful with it. My concern with this product is that it seems to have major issues and barnes and noble continues to sell them. See linking your ultraviolet account for instructions on linking your ac count. I ask because i bought my wife a nook wifi and had the exact same issue. A pdf version of this nook user guide that you can download to your computer. The company does suffer from a number of lingering issues that have been failed to be addressed. Barnes and nobles sells car chargers for most of its models separately. Using the hdtv adapter kit, you can transmit nook video content from your nook to an hdmi tv while also charging your nook.
The transmitted content can be a movie or tv show you have previously downloaded to your nook or content you are streaming to your nook from the nook video library. The battery charging circuits are controlled by the software as well. My nook color is plugged in but it says that its not. Nook tablet 7 unresponsive device contact us having trouble. Register your nook you must register your nook to your nook account. Such a pity there are many problems on using kindle devices because of this or that reason.
There are other replacements on the amazon site that will work on your nook, but do not be fooled by these knockoffs just because they are cheaper. I wonder if i should get an additional one for a backup. If you want a printed copy of the user guide, you can print the pdf on your own printer from. The only charging problem ive had was when i first got my nook, i plugged it in and left it overnight.
So, my nook tablet is my favorite piece of technology and i have it with me all the time. To charge your nook, you must plug it into a wall outlet. Finally, it seems nook has realized this and they told me on the phone that they are replacing any cords for free if you call them. With a plus sign in the battery charge icon in the status bar shown above. Jul 17, 2011 barnes and noble nook is having lots of problems. I knew it has proprietary charger but never thought it would be so difficult to find on ebay. Community and moderator guidelines for escalating issues via new. This post contains several conditions about kindle not charging and how to fix it.
How to fix the infamous nook color nook tablet charging usb cable for good. The indicator light at the bottom of your nook will turn green when the nook is fully charged. It gives the amber light like it is charging, but it never charges whether on the wall or a computer. Tried the wall charger, tried a pc usb port, tried a new cord, all to no. One of those problems is kindle charging which cause people a headache.
The nook hd takes 34 hours to achieve a full charge. Nook simple touch gets upgrade to fix wifi issues, offers. I used to only use it at around the house, not chargingplugged in, so i never paid much attention to the battery life. There is no charging light indicator on the kindle fire hd because of all the issues that the kindle fire had.
I thought the charger was broken but it wouldnt charge at all, i guess. Helpful tips for charging your kindle fire hd tablet 30%. Nook glowlight plus nook glowlight 3 refurbished nook glowlight 3. Add ultraviolet films to your digital collection in the cloud. You can charge your nook from a usb port on a personal computer. After 5 minutes and while still plugged in, slide and hold the switch for 30 seconds. Product title nook hd usb charging cable by mars devices 3 feet. The transmitted content can be a film or tv show you have previously downloaded to your nook or content you are streaming to your nook from the nook video library. Thats not to say the nook hd is a particularly badlooking device, but as with the simple touches, theres little doubt that the company sacrificed a bit of sleekness in favor of building a slate. I have had my 1st generation nook for over a year and have not had any issues with the charger. Includes 247 tech support setup, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more. If your wireless network isnt working properly with your nook tablet, it may be a problem with the wifi or it may be a problem with the nook tablets connection to the wifi signal. Terras nook color is still working just fine, but the devices usb cable isnt.
Buy nook hd usb charging cable by mars devices 3 feet black at. I having a issue with my nook not holding a charge. Care to elaborate some more on the problems with the charging cable. Charge your nook hd for 4 5 hours charge your nook for about 5 hours from a wall outlet using the power adapter and usb cable.
Product title nook color compatible led lit charging sync data cab. It will allow you to use a standard fullsize usb cable of any length to charge your nook without worrying about bending and trashing your straight nook charging cable. Battery discharging while plugged in in the past few weeks ive been having to use my laptop on the go a lot more than i did when i first got it. To learn more about power management for your nook, see power and charging. My nook hd tablets battery isnt wanting to charge after only a year and a few months change. How to watch hulu plus outside the usa december 15, 2014. Barnes and noble currently does not sell car chargers for the nook first edition or the nook glowlight plus. I had issue with nook hd going green for a few seconds then amber for a few seconds then nothing. The next morning the charge light was still on, and when i looked at it, the battery was only like 87% charged.
Please answer the questions on the screen and follow the stepbystep. Hulu plus music player my media an image gallery nook friends pandora you. Visit our parent organization, consumer reports, for the latest on. My nook color is plugged in but it says that its not charging. Buy products related to nook color charger cable products and see what customers say about nook color charger cable products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It was a pretty simple process to replace, but it wont charge now. Removing the cord and plugging it back in would continue the charging process.
Jan 17, 2019 such a pity there are many problems on using kindle devices because of this or that reason. A pdf version of this nook user guide that you can download to your. It takes approximately 45 hours to charge your nook. Inside is where the biggest changes to the nook tablet will be found. Mar 29, 2019 barnes and nobles sells car chargers for most of its models separately. I think before when charging it would say charging and now it says not charging but then is still charging but very slow. The original nook had a sixinch epaper display and a separate, smaller color touchscreen that serves as the primary input device and was capable. I swear these things are impossible to find anywhere online, they seem to have them in some stores but ive never seen a tech product be this hard to find online.