Kindle connects only when I'm close to router.

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andrewcollet07

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My kindle connected to the WiFi perfectly for about a year, then it was stepped on. Only the screen cracked, but then the WiFi would only connect if I was within three inches to three feet of the router. Then, it did the authentication problem and I did a factory reset and it was doing the distance thing again. It connects fine with other wifi's when I sign in to them. Other devices, both apple and android connect except mine. Very annoying, please help, I'm out of ideas!
 
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Completely unknown, until you get it apart.

The screen is probably held in with some glue substance, and the damage to the WiFi is unknown.
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andrewcollet07

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That's what I suspected... Can I get it fixed/ replaced with little cost? I don't really know electronics, so I wouldn't know the pricees of the parts or how to replace them.
 
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Cracked screen, mostly busted WiFi.
Any "repair" would almost certainly be more than a new one.
Which model Kindle is it?
 
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andrewcollet07

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Which model Kindle is it?[/quotemsg]

I have a fire HD 5th generation. If I could get my hands on another one, could I save all my info onto a hard drive to transfer to the other device?
 
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I have a fire HD 5th generation. If I could get my hands on another one, could I save all my info onto a hard drive to transfer to the other device?[/quotemsg]

Seeing as a Gen 7 Fire is only $50-$70...

If you can power it up connected to a PC, you can probably save whatever is not already stored in the amazon cloud space.
 
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Seeing as a Gen 7 Fire is only $50-$70...

If you can power it up connected to a PC, you can probably save whatever is not already stored in the amazon cloud space.[/quotemsg]

OK,just exploring my options, how hard would it be to replace those parts if I got them? Would I need an expert, or could I do it myself?
 
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Completely unknown, until you get it apart.

The screen is probably held in with some glue substance, and the damage to the WiFi is unknown.
 
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andrewcollet07

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OK, well thanks for all the info, really helps a lot.
 
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