Hold the “Reset” button until your Kindle powers down. Stick your paperclip, needle or toothpick into the tiny hole and press the button. When your Kindle finishes resetting itself, it should sync. This will hard reset your Kindle and the logo should appear. Hold your Kindle on/off button down like you would to turn the device off, but instead of releasing the button after 20 seconds, keep holding it for about 40 or 45. Your Kindle displays the message “Your Kindle is in USB drive mode” when connected. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the bottom of your Kindle. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub on your computer. How do I get my Kindle to connect to my computer? When connected to your computer, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and you won’t be able to use the device. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer, and the smaller end into your Kindle.
Once your PC turns on, your Kindle should be recognized. After your computer turns off, wait for a few seconds and turn it back on again.
Try turning your PC on and off while Kindle is connectedĪnother way to fix this problem is to simply connect the Kindle to the PC and then turn the PC off. Why can’t I see my kindle fire on my computer? Turn off any filters on your home screen or change to another view. Make sure that your Kindle is connected to the internet.