: Re: Kindle (2nd gen) battery can't hold power I bought a Kindle some years ago. At first I used it a lot, then I left it unused. I would like to use it again: only trouble is that the battery

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You can try to change the battery.

A simple Google search returns a lot of results, I summarize here the steps from this page:

Turn off your Kindle. Slide and hold the power switch for four
seconds, then release. The screen blanks.
Place the Kindle screen down on a flat, clean surface.
Remove the plastic back panel. Two tabs keep the back panel in
place. Use a thin spudger to slide the panel away from the larger
metal back panel. This step is a little scary while you do it. You will think you’re breaking the Kindle, but as long as you apply only
gentle force, you won’t actually break anything.
Remove the metal back panel. With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws which attach the metal back panel to the
Kindle’s plastic body, then slide the panel away. Until you replace
the back panels, keep a close eye on the volume rocker. Without the
back panels to hold it into position, it may fall out.
Remove the old battery. With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the battery in place, then lift the battery out by
its black tabs.
Install the new battery. Drop it in connector first, then replace the two retaining screws.
Replace the metal back panel. Place it such that the panel lies flat and the volume rocker is held in place, then replace the two
retaining screws.
Replace the plastic back panel. Place it such that the panel lies flat and the volume rocker is held in place, then slide it toward the
bottom of the Kindle.
Recharge the Kindle with a micro USB cable. After a few seconds, the amber light will illuminate and the screen will refresh.