How to Turn Off Kindle Paperwhite

Last Updated: January 8, 2021

Turning off your Kindle Paperwhite will help you save your battery if you are running low on it. You can also turn it off to conserve battery when not in use. To turn off your Kindle Paperwhite, see step 1.

Steps

1
Locate the Power button. The Power button is at the bottom right part of the device beside the USB port.
2
Press and hold the Power button. Do this for about 5 to 7 seconds until the charge indicator light beside the Power button blinks.

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3
Release the Power button. The screen will go blank after pressing and holding the Power button; as soon as the screen goes blank, release the Power button.

Community Q&A

Question

On releasing the power button, the screen does not go blank, just stays on.

Community Answer

Wait longer. You're not supposed to release the power button until the screen has gone blank.
Question

How do I know the percentage of power left while reading?

Community Answer

Touch the top of the screen in the middle and the battery indicator will show up at the top right.
Question

The screen won't go blank. Do I have to remove the battery to cut it off?

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Community Answer

Try holding down the power button for about 7 seconds. This should make the screen go blank.