Kindle Paperwhite 5 (11th Generation) Repair

The 5th iteration of the Kindle Paperwhite eReader was released on October 2021 and features an upgraded 6.8-inch, 300 ppi, high-resolution display that's capable of warm lighting. This model also increases the storage to 16 GB (13 GB for the user) and a 1700 mAh battery that extends up to ten weeks of use on a single charge.

Notably, the Kindle 11th Gen includes a USB-C charging port for charging and data. The eReader uses recycled materials in its construction, highlighting Amazon's commitment to environmental sustainability.

The Kindle Paperwhite 5 comes in Black, Denim, and Agave Green and starts at $150 USD for the "Lockscreen Ad-Supported" version.

You can identify the Kindle Paperwhite 5 primarily by its model number: M2L3EK and M2L4EK. You can find your Kindle's model number on the back of the device, near the charging port. Otherwise, you can go to All Settings → Device Options → Device Info and check which model you have. This generation of Kindles have the prefix G001LG or G001PX for their serial numbers.

Visually, the Kindle Paperwhite 5 is very similar to the previous generation, with the 6.8-inch "flush fit" screen and Amazon's signature arrow on its back cover. For the Paperwhites specifically, the "Kindle" text on the front of the device, underneath the screen, is white colored (compared to other models where the text is a darker color). A good way to see if you have the Paperwhite 5 is if it can emit a warm light, as the previous generations cannot.

For more information on how to identify your Kindle eReader, check out Amazon's official support page.

Display:

• 6.8-inch 4:3 E Ink Carta 1000 touchscreen with Dark Mode
• 1072 x 1448 resolution
• 300 PPI

CPU: MediaTek MT8110 1 GHz

Storage: 16 GB

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• USB-C port for charging and data

Battery: 1,700 mAh

Front light: 17 LEDs

Dimensions and weight:

• 174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm
• 205 g

Waterproofing: IPX8

• Official Page: Kindle Paperwhite 5
• Wikipedia: Amazon Kindle
• Kindle Support Page