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How to Remove Your Kindle 3 Cover

Wondering how to remove the cover on your Kindle 3? We've got you covered

By Brad Moon Brad Moon Writer University of Western Ontario Former Lifewire writer Brad Moon focuses largely on technology, gadgets, and electronics for publications like Forbes.com, Shaw Media and Wired.com. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 6, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs

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Start with the Kindle on a flat surface and the cover open.
Push down the metal nub near the top of the Kindle, then push the Kindle away from the nub and rotate it away from the upper hinge. This article explains how to remove the cover from a third-generation Kindle device.

How to Remove the Kindle 3 Cover

Amazon left nothing to chance with the third generation Kindle, including the possibility of the iconic e-reader falling out of a protective cover. The design includes two special slots on the side of the e-reader that allow it to securely latch into a cover designed for the Kindle. It works great, but a quick glance of the Kindle discussion boards shows that while securing a Kindle 3 to a new cover is a snap, more than a few people have run into problems trying to remove the cover afterward. There's a slight trick to removing the cover from your Kindle, but all you need to do is follow the easy steps listed below. Set the Kindle on a table or other stable surface and open the cover. Note the metal nub sticking out about two-thirds of the way from the top of the Kindle. This is the locking mechanism that prevents you from popping out the Kindle. Push the metal nub (or latch) down in the direction of the bottom of the Kindle. It should slide down by a fraction of an inch. This releases the latching mechanism. Push the top of the Kindle horizontally, away from the metal nub. This action frees the top of your e-reader, but the bottom slot of the Kindle is still attached to a crescent-shaped hook. Rotate the Kindle away from the upper hinge, using the bottom hinge as the pivot or point of rotation to free your Kindle 3 of the cover. The Kindle 3 has become difficult to find as newer models are introduced. Although Amazon hasn't announced the end of support for the Kindle 3, users of older models may experience difficulty when connecting to a network. It may be time to look for a newer model. Amazon's current e-reader lineup contains several excellent Kindle options. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Erase Your Kindle to Sell It How to Change the Font Size on Kindle How to Make a Book Cover Your Kindle Screensaver How to Connect AirPods to Kindle Fire How to Remove Motorola Droid 2 Back Cover How to Find Your Kindle Email Address How to Get Free eBooks: A Step-by-Step Guide How to Turn Off Popular Highlights on Kindle How to Root Kindle Fire All You Need to Know About the Amazon Kindle How to Change the Time on a Kindle Paperwhite What to Do If You Forgot Your Kindle's Password 21 Best Places to Get Free Kindle Books (October 2022) How to Reset a Kindle Paperwhite How to Remove Your Information From the Web How to Connect Your Kindle to Wi-Fi Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies